Simple to make and more than delicious to eat, these cheesy baked turkey meatballs are one tasty appetizer! Juicy turkey meatballs are stuffed with mozzarella for one yummy bite!
Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Just when you thought meatballs couldn’t get any better!
These juicy turkey meatballs are stuffed with stringy mozzarella cheese for a fun appetizer that’s perfect for game day.
Simple to make, they are a great bite to share with friends and family.
Be sure to try my Meatball Parmesan and Buffalo Chicken Meatballs too!
Why you’ll love this Baked Turkey Meatballs recipe:
- KID-FRIENDLY: I promise you, all of your picky eaters will adore these cheese stuffed meatballs. What’s not to love?!
- OVEN BAKED: Because these meatballs are baked rather than fried, they are simpler as well as a healthier choice.
- QUICK AND EASY: There’s nothing complicated about these cheesy baked turkey meatballs. Simple ingredients and quick to prep.
How to make Baked Cheesy Meatballs
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Cook the onion and garlic til soft.
- Add to a bowl with the other ingredients and mix to combine.
- Scoop the mixture into balls.
- Push a mozzarella ball into each meatball and cover and seal using your hands.
- Bake until golden brown.
Can you make these with other ground meats?
Yes! These turkey meatballs can be made with any other ground meats. They are great with chicken or pork, or you can of course use a red meat like beef or veal if you prefer.
Can you make them ahead of time?
These cheesy baked turkey meatballs are best served as soon as they are baked so that the mozzarella is nice and gooey.
You can roll and fill the meatballs up to 2 days ahead of time and keep them covered in the fridge. Then, just pop them into the oven when you are ready to serve.
What do you serve them with?
These meatballs are great to serve with a marinara sauce for dipping. The rich tomato flavor works so well with these! They are great to serve with all of your favorite dips.
Tips!
- Don’t over mix the meatball ingredients. Everything should be combined, but over mixing can result in tough meatballs.
- I find it easiest to oven bake these, but you can shallow fry them in a skillet until golden brown if you prefer.
These cheesy baked turkey meatballs are so delicious and easy to make, I promise that you’ll impress with these. Such a fun appetizer to serve at any occasion!
More Meatball Recipes we Love
- Grandma’s Best Meatballs
- Baked Meatball Sliders
- Crockpot Teriyaki Meatballs
- Sheet Pan Party Meatballs
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Cheesy Baked Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 medium garlic clove minced
- 1½ cup dried breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence or favorite herb blend
- ¼ cup Half ‘n Half or whole milk
- 2 pounds ground turkey or chicken
- 8 ounces Mozzarella Ciliegine or Boccancini Balls; small mozzarella balls
Instructions
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Heat oven to 375°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with sprayed foil.
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Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add oil and onion and cook until onion is tender and translucent. Remove from the heat and add the garlic. Stir and set aside to cool a little.
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In a large mixing bowl, add breadcrumbs, sautéed vegetables, eggs, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, herbs and half ‘ half. Stir until combined.
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Add ground turkey and mix together until incorporated.
To form the meatballs:
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If possible, use a 2-inch dough scoop to make the filled balls. If a scoop isn’t available, form the meatball with your hands.
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Spray the scoop (or your hands) with nonstick cooking spray when you begin and then as needed.
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Scoop a 2-inch round ball of meat mixture into the scoop and push a mozzarella ball into the middle. (Be careful not to push the mozzarella ball too far into the meat – try to keep it in the middle of the meatball.) Cover the top of the mozzarella ball with the meat mixture that squeezes out when the cheese ball is pushed in to the center. Be sure the mozzarella ball is evenly surrounded by the meatball mixture. Gently round the meatball with your hands and place the ball on the prepared cooking sheet. Repeat until all the meatballs are made, placing them about 1½-inches apart.
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Cook the meatballs at 375°F for 20-25 minutes or until brown and cooked through.
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Serve with your favorite dipping or marinara sauce.
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Enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t over mix the meatball ingredients. Everything should be combined, but over mixing can result in tough meatballs.
- I find it easiest to oven bake these, but you can shallow fry them in a skillet until golden brown if you prefer.
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