Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk (or water)
2 minced garlic cloves
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
4 ounces mozzarella cheese (cut into 20 - 1/2 inch cubes)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in the milk.
Add the beef, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, egg and 1 tsp salt to the soaked breadcrumbs and stir with a fork until combined.
Place about 2 tablespoons of mixture in your hand and press a mozzarella cube into the center. Shape the meat around the cheese, forming a ball. Repeat with remaining mozzarella.
Cook at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.