mozzarella stuffed meatballs in a blanket

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

So good. Great as a starter to any Italian meal

yield 9 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mozzarella stuffed meatballs in a blanket

  • 1 lb
    italian sausage casing removed
  • 1 md
    onion chopped
  • 5 clove
    garlic minced
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1/4 c
    bread crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    each fresh parsley and basil chopped
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 4 oz
    fresh mozzarella balls
  • 1 sheet
    puff pastry
  • marinara sauce for serving

How To Make mozzarella stuffed meatballs in a blanket

  • 1
    Mix the Sausage, onion, garlic, 1 egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well. Shape into 9 meatballs. Press 1 ball of Mozzarella into the middle of each meatball.
  • 2
    Add the oil to a large skillet and brown the outside of each meatball. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  • 3
    Throw a little flour on the counter and roll out the puff pastry and cut into thirds in both directions. Place a meatball into the middle of each square.
  • 4
    Preheat oven at 400 degrees. Place parchment paper on baking sheet. Wrap the Puff pastry around each meatball. Place each seem side down on prepared baking sheet.
  • 5
    Whisk the remaining egg and brush each wrapped meatball. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until browned. Serve with Marinara sauce

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