In other words... cheesy stuffed meatballs!
This is a favorite of Chad's. Add to some angel hair pasta with a butter garlic sauce and you will have a new family favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup good-quality dried bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 pound ground chuck
- 1/2 pound ground sirloin
- 1/2 pound Italian fontina (or mozzarella) cheese, cute into small peices
- salt and pepper to taste
Follow these steps!
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Put the bread crumbs in a medium bowl and pour the cream over them. Mix with a fork; the mixture will not be soupy.
- Add the ground chuck and sirloin. You can add some salt and pepper in at this time. Mix with a fork or your hands to combine the ingredients. Divide the mixture into 8 equal pieces and roll each in the palm of your hands to make packed 2 1/2 inch balls.
- Insert your thumb into the middle of each ball and push in a piece of cheese. Close the meatball, encasing the cheese, and smooth the top.
- Place meatballs on a rimmed, nonstick baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are nicely browned. Serve as is, or add them to your favorite pasta and sauce!
