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Provolone Stuffed Turkey Meatballs

Published: Sep 6, 2018 · Modified: Sep 7, 2021 by Angela Allison · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Easy to make Provolone Stuffed Turkey Meatballs will be your new favorite classic Italian meatball recipe. Don’t miss fun take on spaghetti and meatballs!

Provolone Stuffed Turkey Meatballs

There is nothing better or more comforting than a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Why not take it up a notch and make Provolone Stuffed Turkey Meatballs for your weeknight dinner or appetizer and give everyone a cheesy surprise!

This recipe couldn’t be easier. It’s just your basic meatball recipe (mine happens to be delicious and healthy!) with a chunk of tasty provolone cheese stuffed inside. Don’t want to do provolone? Mozzarella works great. You could even substitute chunks of string cheese.

How to Make Provolone Stuffed Turkey Meatballs

Firstly, to make, combine all of the meatballs ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Using an ice cream scoop (my favorite is this OXO Ice Cream Scoop – I only use it for meatballs and muffins!) to measure out the meat and form it into a disk shape. Then, add a chunk of cheese to the middle and mold the meat around it rolling into a ball.

meat with a piece of cheese in the middle on a foil baking pan.

Do this with the remainder of the meatballs and place on a greased foil-lined cookie sheet.

baking in the oven.

While it bakes, make the marinara sauce. You could also substitute store-bought sauce. When the meatballs are done baking, just drop them into the marinara and you’re all set. And no worries if the cheese seeps out a bit, it’s all tasty and delicious!

provolone stuffed turkey meatballs

You could serve this as a main course over spaghetti, or serve the meatballs by themselves for a fun appetizer or side.

provolone stuffed turkey meatballs

This dish can also be made ahead with ease. Just refrigerate the meatballs and sauce. When ready to serve, put the whole pot back on the stove and warm through.

provolone stuffed turkey meatballs with spaghetti on a white plate

I hope you love this recipe for Provolone Stuffed Turkey Meatballs… the ultimate comfort food!

If you love Italian food, check out my spin on healthy lasagne with this delicious Easy Veggie Lasagne recipe.

Provolone Stuffed Turkey Meatballs

Provolone Stuffed Turkey Meatballs

A fun take on a traditional Italian dish! Great as a main course served with spaghetti or by itself for an appetizer. 
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 meatballs
Calories: 387kcal
Author: Angela Allison
Cost: 15

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ pounds ground turkey meat
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¼ cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • ¾ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 24 1 inch cubes provolone cheese

Marinara Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 pound spaghetti, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and, using clean hands, mix until combined. Using about ⅓ cup or a ice cream scoop measure out the meatball mixture and flatten into a disk shape. Add a piece of provolone to the center and fold the meat around it rolling into a ball shape. Add to pan and repeat until all the balls are made, approximately 24 total. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
    Provolone Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
  • For the marinara sauce, heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and salt and cook for an additional minute. Add the remainder of the ingredients (through tomatoes) and bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed. 
  • Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes. If making ahead, cool slightly, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat over medium heat until warmed through. Serve with spaghetti, if desired. 

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal
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  1. Angela

    October 01, 2020 at 7:50 am

    5 stars
    I love how easy meatballs are to make. My family loved the hidden cheese in the middle. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      October 01, 2020 at 9:52 am

      Thanks. Happy you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  2. Julia

    October 01, 2020 at 7:31 am

    5 stars
    I made similar once and we loved them. I used store-bought marinara, but next time will try your version!

    Reply
  3. Dannii

    October 01, 2020 at 7:06 am

    5 stars
    We love meatballs, but I never would have thought to stuff them. Total comfort food.

    Reply
  4. Jess

    October 01, 2020 at 6:52 am

    5 stars
    I love the hidden surprise of provolone in these meatballs! It takes plain meatballs to a whole new level!

    Reply
    • angelakallison

      October 01, 2020 at 9:52 am

      They really are!

      Reply

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