Stuffed Meatballs

Ingredients                        

• 2 lbs. Ground Beef
• 2 cups Breadcrumbs (any type you prefer)
• 2 Egg Yolks
• 2 Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
• 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 6-8 Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks
• Marinara/Alfredo Sauce (for dipping)

Steps

• Grease a slow cooker.
• Cut each cheese stick into 6 pieces. Place on a plate uncovered and chill in the freezer until ready to use.  
• In a large bowl combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg yolk, egg, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, continue to combine until well mixed.
• Shape the meat mixture into ~4” balls.
• Remove the cheese sticks from the freezer and gently push a piece of cheese into the center of each prepared meatball.
• Continue to roll the meatball in your hands until the cheese hole is completely covered.
• Place the prepared meatballs into the slow cooker, cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours or on low for 3-4 hours. Hint – when done, the meat will no longer be pink.
• Serve with your favorite marinara or alfredo sauce!

Yields ~ 2 dozen

You can never go wrong, bringing an appetizer of cheesy meatballs to your next get together!