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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

By Traeger Kitchen

These homemade Italian meatballs are the perfect recipe to get kids helping in the kitchen. The hand-rolled meatballs are packed with herbs & cheese, then cooked with delicious hardwood smoke.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

1 Hrs

Pellets

Hickory

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

6

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Units of Measurement:
main
1 1/2 Pound ground beef
1/2 Pound Bulk Italian Sausage
3/4 Cup breadcrumbs
1 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 Cup Small onion, Minced
2 Clove garlic, minced
1 egg, beaten
1/4 Cup milk
1 Teaspoon chopped thyme
1 Teaspoon chopped sage
1 Pound shredded mozzarella cheese
8 Ounce Marinara Sauce

Step

  • 1

    Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  • 2

    Combine ground beef, sausage, bread crumbs, parmesan, onion, garlic, egg, milk, thyme and sage in a mixing bowl. Knead the meat mixture lightly with hands to combine.

  • 3

    Form meat mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls. Make a depression in the center of each and insert shredded cheese. Reshape the meatball to completely enclose the cheese. Transfer to baking sheet.

  • 4

    When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Smoke the meatballs for 30 minutes.

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    00:30

    Super Smoke

  • 5

    Increase the heat to 300 degrees F and bake the meatballs until they are cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes more or until an instant-read meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

    160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

    00:20

  • 6

    Serve with marinara sauce and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil, if desired. Enjoy!

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