Slow Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Name: Slow Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 160 min
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 pound mild Italian sausage; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 whole eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus more for serving; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 6 sticks mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 pieces each; 6-8 cups marinara sauce, homemade or store bought; Kaiser rolls and provolone cheese for serving (optional)

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Serves: 8-10

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours 40 minutes

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About Slow Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Let’s take your comfort food game to the next level with these Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs! Juicy, flavorful meatballs are filled with gooey mozzarella, creating a delicious surprise in every bite. Cooked to perfection in a rich tomato sauce, these meatballs are incredibly tender and infused with Italian herbs and spices. This easy slow-cooker recipe delivers all the cozy, savory goodness you could want for you next family dinner or casual get-together. Serve them over pasta, with crusty bread, or as an irresistible appetizer.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

1 pound mild Italian sausage

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

2 whole eggs

1/2 cup whole milk

1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus more for serving

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

6 sticks mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 pieces each

6-8 cups marinara sauce, homemade or store bought

Kaiser rolls and provolone cheese for serving (optional)

Preparation

01Preheat oven to 425 F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, Parmesan, eggs, milk, parsley, salt and pepper in large mixing bowl. Mix together with hands until just combined.

02Shape about 1/4 cup meat mixture into ball and push mozzarella cheese piece into center, rolling into ball shape to seal in cheese. Repeat with remaining meat and cheese. Arrange meatballs on prepared baking sheet and bake 10 minutes, until tops are browned.

03Coat bottom of slow cooker with 1 cup marinara sauce. Add enough meatballs to cover sauce in one layer, and top with 2 cups of marinara sauce. Continue layering meatballs and marinara until all are used. Cover and cook 2 1/2 hours on high, until meatballs are cooked through. Top with fresh parsley and keep warm until serving. Serve as appetizer or on kaiser rolls with provolone cheese.