Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together mozzarella cheese cubes and softened cream cheese for the filling.

4. Take a portion of the meat mixture and flatten it in your hand. Place a spoonful of the cheese filling in the center and encase it with the meat, forming a meatball.

5. Repeat the process to make the desired number of meatballs.

6. Arrange the stuffed meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.

8. Serve the Cheese Stuffed Meatballs over marinara sauce, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Makes approximately 12 meatballs