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Spinach Dip-stuffed Meatballs

featured in 5 Amazing Meatball Recipes

Juicy and flavorful meatballs stuffed with a creamy and cheesy spinach dip filling. Perfect for a party appetizer or a delicious main course.

Alvin Zhou
Tasty Team
96% would make again
Total Time

36 minutes

36 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

16 minutes

16 min

Spinach Dip-stuffed Meatballs
Total Time

36 minutes

36 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

16 minutes

16 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 8 oz cream cheese (225 g)
  • ¼ cup spinach (55 g), cooked
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (110 g)
  • ½ lb ground beef (225 g)
  • ½ lb ground pork (225 g)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup parsley (10 g)
  • ½ cup bread crumbs (55 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (520 g)
  • ½ lb fettuccine (225 g), cooked, or your favorite long pasta

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 1040
  • Fat 57g
  • Carbs 71g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Sugar 8g
  • Protein 58g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Mix cream cheese, spinach, garlic powder, and mozzarella until smooth.
  2. Mix ground beef, pork, egg, parsley, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
  3. Take a golf ball-sized handful of the meatball mixture and press it flat in the palm of your hand.
  4. Place a spoonful of the spinach dip in the center of the meat and fold the edges over the dip, sealing it and rolling into a ball.
  5. Repeat with the remaining meat and dip.
  6. In a pan over medium-high heat, sear meatballs for about a minute, then flip.
  7. Add the marinara sauce and mix.
  8. Cook for about 15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is thick.
  9. Serve with fettuccine.
  10. Enjoy!
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