A meatball is just a meatball, or so I thought. Meatballs have been around forever and ever and just when I thought I had tried them all, after spending a weekend at Rosen Shingle Creek, I realized that there may be a new specifies around. We admittedly are a meatball family, they are at the heart of many of our Sunday Supper meals. We have cooked up traditional meatballs, pork meatballs, Portuguese meatballs, panko meatballs in ponzu sauce and teeny tiny meatballs in our Italian Wedding Soup. But lo and behold, there is a new meatball that we fell in love with thanks to the memorable dinner we enjoyed at Cala Bella’s Fine Italian Restaurant located at Rosen Shingle Creek. Who knew you could stuff a meatball?
It was our Anniversary weekend and Reis’s birthday and we wanted to celebrate at the memorable restaurant. Cala Bella’s did not disappoint. I could go on an on about the menu (and I will in another post) but the one item that we were all craving and talking about weeks after our visit was the stuffed meatballs. I love when a fabulous restaurant inspires our family to spend time in the kitchen trying to recreate a memorable recipe. My kids enjoyed the stuffed meatballs so much that they challenged me to make them for one of our Sunday Supper meals.
Fall and Football are one in the same at our home. We tend to barbecue all summer and as soon as Fall hits, we are ready for a pot of simmering sauce and some Sunday Supper Meatballs. Lucky for me, the wonderful folks at Cala Bella shared their recipe with me. I was able to duplicate, maybe not quite the same as the original, the amazing stuffed meatballs and I know this is a Sunday Supper keeper!
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground veal
- ½ pound ground pork
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cups of milk
- 4 tablespoons italian bread crumbs
- fresh ground sea salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup of mozzarella cheese cubes, cut into ¼ inch cubes
- Preheat oven to 375
- Mix all the ingredients, except the mozzarella cubes, in a large bowl
- Roll each meatball into a 2 inch round ball
- Stuff a piece of the mozzarella cheese cube into the middle of each meatball
- Bake on a baking sheet for approximately 20 to 25 minutes
- Add to tomato sauce and simmer on low for at least 2 hours
- Drizzle with Alfredo Sauce if desired
Amazing Breakfasts, Brunches, and Breads
- Apple Spice Muffins from Pixie Dust Kitchen
- Skinny Pumpkin Cinnamon Chip Donuts with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze from The Messy Baker
- Apple Spice Waffles from Treats and Trinkets
- Pumpkin Spice Latte Donuts from Daily Dish Recipes
- Mini Pumpkin Pancake Kebobs from The Urban Mrs.
- Mini Apple Cinnamon Rolls from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Cinnamon Apple Crepes from Juanita’s Cocina
- Maple Apple Bread from The Foodie Army Wife
- Pumpkin Ale Pretzel Buns from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Outstanding Soups, Starters and Sides:
- Bacon, Corn and Shrimp Chowder from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Pumpkin Tomato Sauce with Andouille Sausage from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Parmesan Polenta from That Skinny Chick can Bake
- Farro Date Salad with Mango and Arugula from Shockingly Delicious
- Butternut Squash Tian with Herb Topping from Food Lust People Love
- Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup from Alida’s Kitchen
Comforting Main Dishes:
- Autumn Risotto with Chicken & Cranberries from Momma’s Meals
- Mushroom and Sorrel Lasagne from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Roasted Fig & Pancetta Pasta Carbonara from Nik Snacks
- Chili from Casa De Crews
- Vegan Mushroom Pie from Killer Bunnies Inc
- White Pizza with Kale and Meatballs from The Hand That Rocks the Ladle
- Spicy Korean Monkfish Stew (Agu Jjim) from kimchi MOM
- Creole Shrimp & Cheddar Basil Grits Cake from The Roxx Box
- Penne with Spicy Pumpkin and Sausage Sauce from Webicurean
- Bacon Spinach Pasta from Magnolia Days
- Chicken, Spinach, and Gnocchi Soup from Cookin’ Mimi
- Stuffed Meatballs in Tomato Alfredo Sauce from Family Foodie
- Butternut Squash and Lentil Pot Pie from Curious Cuisiniere
- Mini Meatball and Goat Cheese Risotto from MarocMama
- Onion Tart {Zwiebelkuchen} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili from Neighborfood
Decadent Desserts:
- Pumpkin Marshmallows from Home Cooking Memories
- Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Bars from Table for Seven
- Apple Cider Five Spice Caramels from girlichef
- Italian Apple Torta from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Apple Fig and Pomegranate Crisp from Take a Bite Out of Boca
- Caramel Apple Sugar Cookie Pizza from Chocolate Moosey
- Pumpkin Bourbon Pie with Walnut Crumble from Gotta Get Baked
- Camotes Enmielados (Mexican Candied Yams/Sweet Potatoes) from La Cocina de Leslie
- Maple Syrup Pumpkin Bars from What Smells So Good?
- Pear Almond Graham Cracker Tart from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Walnut-Stuffed Baked Apples from Foxes Loves Lemons
- Buttery Bourbon Ice Cream from NinjaBaking
- Caramel Apples from Pies and Plots
- Funnel Cakes from The Texan New Yorker
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies from In The Kitchen With KP
- {Gluten-Free} Pumpkin Swirl Pecan Crumb Cake from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Chocolate Pumpkin Swiss Roll Cake from Big Bear’s Wife
- Hot Apple Pizza from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Savory & Sweet Coconut Cream Salted Caramel Apples from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Tasty Drinks:
- Pumpkin Juice – Harry Potter Style from The Dinner-Mom
- The Best Wines for Fall Foods from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
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Marjory @ Dinner-Mom
September 22, 2013 at 7:32 amI just love the idea of stuffing a meatball. These look amazing!
Stacy
September 22, 2013 at 8:53 amLove the mix of ground meats, Isabel, and I am imagining that melty cube of mozzarella keeps the meatballs tender and juicy inside. How great that Cala Bella shared their recipe so you could recreate the lovely memories!
Tammi @ Momma's Meals
September 22, 2013 at 9:21 amWhat a fantastic recipe! I’m always up for a new meatball try! Thanks for sharing!
Roz
September 22, 2013 at 10:28 amBeautiful meatballs! My family will love this recipe!!!! Happy Fall and Happy Anniversary!
Susan
September 22, 2013 at 10:41 amI love to stuff meatballs! That ooey gooey cheese in the center is the best part!
Nichole C
September 22, 2013 at 10:58 amWhen I saw you post this on IG, I couldn’t wait for the recipe. Yummy!
Constance Smith @FoodieArmyWife
September 22, 2013 at 11:02 amI love this – stuffed meatballs are so good – like little personal meatloaves 🙂
Nicole
September 22, 2013 at 11:27 amHoly stuffed goodness. These… are just… amazing.
And that one that was leaking yesterday? I’ll take that one! xoxo
Kim@Treats & Trinkets
September 22, 2013 at 12:49 pmMmm, yum. Gooey cheese stuffed in a meatball sounds amazing
Elisabeth
September 22, 2013 at 3:37 pmThese stuffed meatballs remind me of a mozzarella-stuffed arancini I make. Can’t go wrong with stuffing food with cheese! :0)
Laura Dembowski
September 22, 2013 at 3:56 pmI don’t think I’ve ever actually had a meatball! Can you believe that? Clearly I need to change that with these.
Liz
September 22, 2013 at 5:14 pmI’ve made a lackluster version of these meatballs before. I’m so glad I have a tried and true recipe to try now!
The Ninja Baker
September 22, 2013 at 5:23 pmOh my goodness, Isabel, childhood comfort at its best. Your photos and description make me want to cook up some pasta and top it with these lovely meatballs…You may have converted this fish/tofu-loving Ninja into a meat fan =)
Heather @girlichef
September 22, 2013 at 6:25 pmOh wow, that looks fantastic! I was just thinking of making some bocconcini-stuffed meatballs, and then I see these…my stomach is growling!
Carla
September 22, 2013 at 7:20 pmI never would’ve guessed to stuff a meatball! Imagine the possibilities with the different fillings.
Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba)
September 22, 2013 at 8:01 pmNot this kind of meatball MAKES a meal!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
September 22, 2013 at 9:07 pmYummy!! I love meatballs! Yours sound amazing!!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes
September 22, 2013 at 9:30 pmStuffed meatballs! My adoration for regular ones is never ending, so this ones take a gold star Isabel!
Betsy @ Desserts Required
September 22, 2013 at 10:30 pmIsabel,
LOVE this recipe, but beyond that, I LOVE the story behind it. Maybe next year, Rosen Shingle Creek will do a meatball buffet and we can try all that the varieties they offer.
In the meantime, Samuel and I will have fun making these!
FamilyFoodie
September 23, 2013 at 5:26 amGreat idea Betsy! I love how you think…. looking forward to next year’s event already!
Bea
September 23, 2013 at 12:25 amLittle did I know 🙂 where have I been?! A stuffed meatball a genius and delicious idea!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom)
September 23, 2013 at 10:36 amWhoa.
I love meatballs, but a stuffed meatball?!
Whoa.
Courtney @ Neighborfood
September 23, 2013 at 11:51 amAny meatball that has cheese escaping through the top of it is a winner in my book! These look incredible–and they’re totally going on my tailgating board!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons
September 23, 2013 at 1:44 pmI love this idea! I don’t think I’ve ever had a stuffed meatball, but now I’m just dying to try it. These look fabulous!
Angie | Big Bears Wife
September 23, 2013 at 2:24 pmWe always make cheese stuffed burgers but I’ve never made cheese stuffed meatballs! Ahhh what a great recipe to add to the menu line up!
Micha @ Cookin' Mimi
September 24, 2013 at 3:37 amThese look fantastic. Definitely elevates the childhood favorite of spaghetti and meatballs.
Cindys Recipes and Writings
September 24, 2013 at 6:11 amI loved it at Rosen Shingle Creek if I would have had their meatballs, I probably would still be there! 😉
Martin D. Redmond
September 24, 2013 at 10:46 pmYour dish looks amazing Isabel! Nom, nom, nom!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
September 25, 2013 at 4:52 pmI didn’t think meatballs could get any better, but this has proved me wrong!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked
September 26, 2013 at 8:10 pmIsabel, I’ve been drooling over your meatballs ever since I saw the photos on Instagram and Facebook. You definitely delivered – these look and sound amazing! Stuffing cheese into meatballs and then covering the meatballs with more cheese is a winner in my book 😉
FamilyFoodie
September 27, 2013 at 10:08 pmThank you Nancy! I have to admit, my kids all said that they were drool worthy!
sunithi
September 26, 2013 at 11:21 pmI have never tried stuffed meatballs before and reading this I feel I should. Such a great recipe. Thanks for sharing. Love the first pic Isabel!
FamilyFoodie
September 27, 2013 at 10:07 pmThank you Sunithi….. I had never tried them either but wow, were they good.
Roxanne @TheROXXBox
September 28, 2013 at 10:22 pmCan you say YUM!!!
FamilyFoodie
September 29, 2013 at 8:36 amYUM!
Amanda @ Marocmama
September 29, 2013 at 9:12 amStuffed meatballs – so smart! I make an arancini with mozzerella inside meat, and then rice on the outside, rolled in bread crumbs and fried – these look much easier to put together!
Anne @ Webicurean
September 29, 2013 at 12:03 pmI’ll bet those are crazy good! I’ve already made the wedding soup meatballs several times, even when I’m not making the soup! It’s so good, it’s become my go-to meatball recipe. Can’t wait to try this next!