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Crispy Pizza Roll Meatballs Recipe Easy Homemade with Gooey Mozzarella Centers

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These crispy pizza roll meatballs combine seasoned ground beef with gooey mozzarella centers, fried to golden perfection for a quick, crowd-pleasing snack or meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 8 oz (225 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
  • Olive oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Cut the mozzarella into small cubes about 1/2 inch pieces and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  3. Take about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture, flatten it in your palm, place one mozzarella cube in the center, then wrap the meat around it and roll into a tight ball. Repeat until all meat and cheese are used (about 16-18 meatballs).
  4. Pour about 1/4 inch of olive oil into a skillet and heat over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
  5. Carefully place meatballs in hot oil without overcrowding. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, turning gently until all sides are golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  6. Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill mozzarella cubes before stuffing or freeze formed meatballs for 15 minutes before frying to prevent cheese leakage. Use firm mozzarella cubes and avoid overmixing meat to keep texture tender. For a leaner option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Baking at 400°F for 15-20 minutes is an alternative cooking method but results in less crispy meatballs.

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