California Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs
California Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs
Directions
- Blend all the ingredients except mozzarella in a mixer with a paddle for 1 minute or until well blended.
- Place meatball mixture into walk-in for 30 minutes to chill before stuffing and shaping.
- Portion mix using a #16 scoop onto a sheet pan.
- Stuff a piece of mozzarella into the center of each meatball and make sure the cheese is fully covered to prevent leakage.
- Cover and refrigerate.
Ingredients
- 6 lb chicken, ground
- 2 lbs bacon, finely chopped
- 8 oz Red Bell Pepper, 1/4 in dice
- 4 oz onion(s), green, finely chopped
- 4 oz jalapeño(s), 1/4 in dice
- 4 oz tomato(es), sun-dried, 1/4 in dice
- 8 oz Real California Dry Jack cheese
- 1 oz parsley, finely chopped
- 1 oz salt
- 1/2 oz black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 ea egg(s)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 1/2 lbs Real California Milk® Mozzarella Cheese, cut ½ in x 1 in x 1 in (or .33 oz each)