Anna's crispy mozzarella stuffed meatballs
2
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 5 min • Prep: 30 min • Cook: 35 min • Serves: 24 • Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Chicken breast mince
500 g
Red onion
½ medium, finely chopped
Fresh basil
¼ cup(s), chopped, plus 12 small leaves to garnish
Garlic
2 clove(s), grated
Dried oregano
1 tsp
Dried chilli flakes
¼ tsp
Panko breadcrumbs
2 cup(s), (120g)
Grated parmesan cheese
1 tbs
Bocconcini
12 baby, (milk cherry variety), halved
Cherry tomatoes
12 individual, halved
Oil spray
1 x 3 second spray(s)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2
Combine mince, onion, basil, garlic, oregano, chilli flakes and 1 cup (60g) of panko breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Shape rounded tablespoons into a flat circle in the palm of your hand. Place a cherry bocconcini half, cut side down, and shape the mixture upwards, then roll into a ball, encasing the cheese. Repeat making 24 balls.
3
Place reserved 1 cup of breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl. Roll each ball into the breadcrumbs and place on the baking tray.
4
Lightly spray meatballs with oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
5
Garnish with half a cherry tomato and small basil leaf skewered with a toothpick.
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