Spinach Garlic Stuffed Meatballs
📖 Description
These juicy, flavorful meatballs are packed with garlic and herbs, then stuffed with a creamy spinach and cheese filling. Each bite is tender on the outside and rich, cheesy, and slightly garlicky inside—perfect for dinner, snacks, or even party appetizers.
🧾 Ingredients
For Meatballs:
- 500g ground beef or chicken
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
For Spinach Filling:
- 1 cup spinach (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup cream cheese or mozzarella
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- Prepare Filling
Heat butter in a pan, sauté garlic, then add spinach. Cook until wilted.
Mix in cream cheese, season, and let it cool. - Prepare Meat Mixture
In a bowl, mix ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, and spices. - Stuff Meatballs
Take a small portion of meat, flatten it, add a spoon of spinach filling, and seal it into a ball. - Cook Meatballs
- Pan Fry: Cook in oil for 10–12 minutes until browned and cooked through
- OR Bake: 180°C for 20–25 minutes
- Serve
Serve hot with sauce, pasta, or rice.
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes, just squeeze out extra water before using.
Q2: What cheese works best?
Mozzarella for stretch, cream cheese for creamy texture.
Q3: Can I make them ahead?
Yes, store in fridge for 24 hours before cooking.
Q4: Can I add sauce?
Absolutely! Tomato sauce or creamy garlic sauce works great.
Q5: How do I keep them juicy?
Don’t overcook and use a bit of fat (like butter or oil).