Mozzarella-Stuffed Appetizer Meatballs

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup dried Italian bread crumbs
• 1 Land O Lakes Egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 24 mini fresh mozzarella cheese balls
• Marinara pasta sauce, if desired

1. Heat oven to 450F.
2. Line 15x10x1-inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.
3. Combine all meatball ingredients except cheese in bowl; mix well.
4. Shape meat mixture into 24 meatballs; press 1 ball cheese into each meatball, covering cheese completely.
5. Place onto prepared pan.

ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, fennel seed, fresh garlic, salt, pepper, mozzarella cheese, pasta sauce

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/4019/mozzarella-stuffed-appetizer-meatballs (may not work)