Paradiso Stuffed Meatballs

Type: Main Course, Meatballs
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 60 min.
Ready in: 80 min.
Servings: 4

Directions

  1. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, basil, egg, salt and pepper by hand until mixed well, but do not overmix.

  2. Take a scoop of mixture and flatten into a 1.5" round patty in the palm of your hand.

  3. Place 1 cube of Paradiso cheese in the center of patty.

  4. Wrap the meat around the cheese and press into a ball.

  5. Repeat with remaining meat and cheese cubes.

  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown each meatball.

  7. While browning meatballs, bring sauce to a simmer in a saucepan.

  8. Add browned meatballs to sauce, cover and simmer at least 45 minutes and up to 1.5 hours.

  9. Serve with a spoonful of sauce and topped with freshly grated Paradiso cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 3 tbsp basil, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 egg

  • Salt & pepper

  • Paradiso Reserve, cut into 10 1/2-inch cubes

  • 2 tbsp olive oil for browning

  • 2-3 cups of your favorite marinara sauce

  • Fresh grated Paradiso for topping

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