Cheese-Stuffed Buffalo-Mustard Meatballs
By Laura Rege

Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
It's not every day you come across a cheese-stuffed meatball, but we are sure glad we did. These pork-and-beef meatballs are so tender and juicy, and get glazed with buffalo-style mustard that will remind you of your favorite buffalo chicken wings. Serve these on their own or with some simple buttered noodles for an even more filling meal.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 lb.
ground beef
- 1/2 lb.
ground pork
- 1 cup
bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup
finely chopped chives, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup
freshly grated Parmesan
- 1
large egg
- 1/4 tsp.
garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp.
kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp.
freshly ground black pepper
- 3 oz.
whole-milk mozzarella cheese, cut into twenty 1/2" cubes
- 2 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
Blue cheese dressing, for serving
Celery sticks, for serving
Carrot sticks, for serving
Directions
- Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk French’s Sweet Buffalo Mustard with 3 tablespoons water. In another medium bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, chives, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Step 2Scoop meatball mixture into 20 small balls, about 2 tablespoons each. Using your hands, flatten each ball and press one cube mozzarella into the center, then seal meat tightly around cheese. Repeat with remaining balls and mozzarella.
- Step 3In a medium high-sided skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add meatballs and cook, turning every few minutes, until deeply golden all over and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- Step 4Using tongs, transfer meatballs to the bowl with buffalo mustard mixture and toss to coat. Transfer meatballs to a serving platter.
- Step 5Drizzle meatballs with blue cheese dressing and garnish with more chives. Serve with celery and carrot sticks.
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