How to Make Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to spice up your dinner routine? Look no further than these Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs! Packed with flavor and gooey cheese, these meatballs are sure to become a family favorite.

Made with lean ground turkey, these turkey meatballs are a healthier alternative to traditional beef meatballs. The addition of mozzarella cheese in the center adds a satisfying and cheesy surprise with every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ½ pound bulk Italian turkey sausage
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Cut mozzarella cheese into 3/4-inch cubes. Store in the refrigerator while preparing the meat.
  • Combine turkey, turkey sausage, bread crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl. Mix well by hand.
  • Roll meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. Squish a mozzarella cube into the center of each and pull the edges of the meat around it to enclose.
  • Pour 1 jar of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a slow cooker. Arrange meatballs on top and cover with the second jar of sauce.
  • Cover and cook on High until no longer pink in the centers, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    359 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 105mg
    • Sodium: 1537mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 652mg