{"id":37186,"date":"2018-11-25T16:45:36","date_gmt":"2018-11-25T06:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/?p=37186"},"modified":"2026-02-04T18:30:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T23:30:17","slug":"cheesy-meatball-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/cheesy-meatball-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">There is something wildly satisfying about cutting into a meatball and watching melted cheese spill out like it has been waiting for its moment. These <strong>Cheesy Meatballs<\/strong> are exactly that kind of dramatic. Juicy on the outside, tender all the way through and hiding a cheesy centre that makes everyone at the table pause mid-conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">They are the kind of meatballs you make when you want dinner to feel a little extra without adding stress. Whether you spoon them over pasta, pile them into a sub or serve them straight from the pan with crusty bread, this recipe for cheesy meatballs is all about comfort, confidence and a very generous amount of cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cheesy-Meatball-RECIPE-IMAGE-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cheesy Meatballs are soft, juicy and tender, simmered in a rustic homemade tomato sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and serve over spaghetti\" class=\"wp-image-92498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cheesy-Meatball-RECIPE-IMAGE-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cheesy-Meatball-RECIPE-IMAGE-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cheesy-Meatball-RECIPE-IMAGE-2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cheesy-Meatball-RECIPE-IMAGE-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cheesy-Meatball-RECIPE-IMAGE-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cheesy-Meatball-RECIPE-IMAGE-2-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-what-makes-these-cheesy-meatballs-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes These Cheesy Meatballs Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what makes this recipe genuinely better than your average meatball situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cheese stays where it belongs<\/strong>: The mozzarella is sealed properly inside the meat, so you get a molten centre instead of cheese leaking into the pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soft, juicy texture every time<\/strong>: Milk-soaked bread keeps the meatballs tender without making them dense or heavy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sauce that actually adds flavour<\/strong>: The tomato sauce is cooked with the meatballs, so it absorbs all those savoury juices instead of just sitting underneath them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Works for weeknights or guests<\/strong>: These cheesy stuffed meatballs feel impressive but come together with basic ingredients and simple steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-what-goes-into-cheesy-meatballs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Goes Into Cheesy Meatballs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-IngredientShot.jpg\" alt=\"Flay lay photo of ingredient shot of milk, ground pork, onion, basil, oregano, garlic, tomato puree, parsley, mozzarella cheese, water,parmesan cheese, salt, tomato paste, salt, red chili flakes, eggs, dried basil, ground beef, olive oil, bread, olive oil, pepper, vegetable stock powder, sugar, \" class=\"wp-image-93667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-IngredientShot.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-IngredientShot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-IngredientShot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-IngredientShot-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-IngredientShot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-IngredientShot-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The magic of these Cheesy Meatballs starts with a flavorful meat mixture, a rich tomato sauce, and plenty of melty mozzarella. Here are the key ingredients that make them so good:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ground Beef and Pork:<\/strong> Using both meats gives the meatballs a perfect balance of flavor and tenderness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fresh Mozzarella:<\/strong> The star of the show; it melts into a gooey, cheesy center with every bite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parmesan Cheese:<\/strong> Adds a salty, nutty depth that enhances the meatball mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tomato Sauce:<\/strong> A rich, herby sauce made with onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning for that classic comfort food flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Please see <a href=\"#recipe-card\">recipe card<\/a> at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-add-ins-and-swaps-worth-trying\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add-Ins and Swaps Worth Trying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to change things up, these work beautifully without overlapping the original recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chilli Crisp or Calabrian Chilli:<\/strong> Adds gentle heat and depth without overpowering the cheese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smoked Mozzarella:<\/strong> Brings a subtle smoky flavour that pairs beautifully with tomato sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fresh Basil Stirred In At The End:<\/strong> Brightens the dish and keeps it feeling fresh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground Chicken or Turkey:<\/strong> Lighter option that still works well with the cheesy centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-cheesy-meatballs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make Cheesy Meatballs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step1.jpg\" alt=\" Preheat the oven to 430\u00b0F (220\u00b0C)\" class=\"wp-image-93671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Preheat Oven<\/strong>: Set the oven grill to medium high or the main oven to 430\u00b0F (220\u00b0C). Position a rack in the middle for finishing later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Combine the bread and milk in a large bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-93673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step2-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step2-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step2-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Soak the Bread<\/strong>: Combine the bread and milk in a large bowl. Press to submerge and let it soak until the milk is absorbed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step3.jpg\" alt=\"Add all of the meatball ingredients in the bowl with the soaked bread and mix well.\" class=\"wp-image-93675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step3-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Make the Meatball Mix<\/strong>: Prep your aromatics and herbs, then add all ingredients to the bread. Mix well until combined.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step4.jpg\" alt=\"Roll into firm balls and set aside on a plate.\" class=\"wp-image-93678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step4-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Shape the Meatballs<\/strong>: Scoop about three tablespoons of mixture per meatball. Roll into firm balls and set aside on a plate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step5.jpg\" alt=\"Brown meatballs on all sides, then transfer to a warm plate.\" class=\"wp-image-93680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step5-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Brown the Meatballs<\/strong>: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, then transfer to a warm plate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step6.jpg\" alt=\"Saut\u00e9 onion until translucent, then stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.\" class=\"wp-image-93682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step6-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Start the Sauce Base<\/strong>: Add the remaining oil to the pan. Saut\u00e9 onion until translucent, then stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step7.jpg\" alt=\"Stir in tomato puree, water, tomato paste, basil, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.\" class=\"wp-image-93684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step7-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Build and Season the Sauce<\/strong>: Stir in tomato puree, water, tomato paste, basil, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce to low, and add sugar if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\" Return meatballs and any juices to the sauce, cover, and cook 20 minutes and top with mozzarella cheese. \" class=\"wp-image-93686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step8-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/CheesyMeatballs-Step8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Finish and Serve<\/strong>: Return meatballs and any juices to the sauce, cover, and cook 20 minutes, turning a couple of times. Top with mozzarella, grill or bake until bubbling, garnish, and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Cheesy Meatballs pair beautifully with <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/focaccia-pizza\/\">Focaccia Pizza<\/a> for a cheesy, carb-loving match made in heaven. For something fresh on the side, try <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/tomato-beef-eggplants\/\">Beef Stuffed Eggplants<\/a>, which bring a hearty yet veggie-forward balance to the plate. If you\u2019re after a GREAT starter, <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/warm-chicken-and-pumpkin-lentil-stew\/\">Warm Chicken and Pumpkin Lentil Stew<\/a> sets the tone perfectly before diving into those melty, saucy meatballs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-pro-tips-from-someone-who-has-made-these-too-many-times\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro Tips From Someone Who Has Made These Too Many Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Seal the cheese properly<\/strong>: Any gaps will let the cheese escape early, so take a second to smooth the meat around the mozzarella.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not overmix<\/strong>: Mixing too much makes meatballs tough. Stop as soon as everything is combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brown in batches if needed<\/strong>: Crowding the pan steams the meatballs instead of browning them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Let them rest briefly<\/strong>: Giving the meatballs a minute or two before serving helps the cheese stay inside longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-recipe-faq-s\">Recipe FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733457286629\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I Use Just One Type Of Meat Instead Of Beef And Pork?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can make these cheesy meatballs with only beef or pork, but the combination of both gives the best balance of flavor and tenderness\u2014so if you prefer an all-beef option with a sticky, savory twist, you\u2019ll love these\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/mongolian-glazed-meatballs\/\">mongolian beef meatballs<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754987465387\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What Cheese Works Best For Stuffing Meatballs?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Mozzarella is the classic choice for cheesy stuffed meatballs because it melts beautifully, but you can also try cheddar, provolone, or a mix for different flavors.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754987466874\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How Do I Keep The Cheese From Leaking Out?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Seal the meat mixture tightly around the cheese and avoid overstuffing to help keep that melty center inside your cheesy meatballs.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2250\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cheesy-Meatballs-IMAGE-53.jpg\" alt=\"A piece of Cheesy Meatballs taken out from the bowl\" class=\"wp-image-58876\" title=\"Cheesy Meatballs with melted\u00a0mozzarella cheese over spaghetti #cafedelites #dinner #meatball #recipe #sauce #cheese #mozzarella\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cheesy-Meatballs-IMAGE-53.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cheesy-Meatballs-IMAGE-53-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cheesy-Meatballs-IMAGE-53-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cheesy-Meatballs-IMAGE-53-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cheesy-Meatballs-IMAGE-53-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cheesy-Meatballs-IMAGE-53-768x1152.jpg 768w, 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wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-label\">By <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">Karina Carrel<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separated wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">40<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-40196 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-none\" data-recipe=\"40196\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">18<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-none\">meatballs<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cheesy Meatballs are soft, juicy and tender, simmered in a rustic homemade\u00a0tomato sauce. 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US\">US<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"40196\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-left: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--primary);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-40196-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-background: var(--wp--preset--color--background);--wprm-toggle-button-accent: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);--wprm-toggle-button-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny);\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"18\" data-recipe=\"40196\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" 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class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">slices<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">white bread<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">crust removed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;milk\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;17&#032;oz&#032;ground beef&#032;or minced beef\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">17<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground beef<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or minced beef<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;17&#032;oz&#032;ground pork&#032;minced pork\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">17<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground pork<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced pork<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;onion&#032;finely chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;cloves&#032;garlic&#032;minced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;egg\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;parmesan cheese&#032;fresh grated \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">parmesan cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">fresh grated <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;dried basil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried basil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"27\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;dried oregano\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried oregano<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4&#032;cup&#032;fresh parsley&#032;finely chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh parsley<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;beef bouillon powder&#032;or vegetable stock powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">beef bouillon powder<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or vegetable stock powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt&#032;to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;pinch&#032;cracked pepper&#032;to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cracked pepper<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Tomato Sauce:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;olive oil&#032;divided\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">divided<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;large&#032;onion&#032;finely chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;cloves&#032;garlic&#032;minced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;24&#032;oz&#032;tomato puree&#032;or passata\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">24<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomato puree<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or passata<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4&#032;cup&#032;water\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;tomato paste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomato paste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;dried basil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried basil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"28\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;dried oregano\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried oregano<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;red chili flakes&#032;optional\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red chili flakes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-23\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;pinch&#032;salt&#032;to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-23\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"29\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-24\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;pinch&#032;pepper&#032;to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-24\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pepper<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"24\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-25\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4-1\/2&#032;teaspoon&#032;sugar&#032;optional\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-25\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4-1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sugar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"25\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-26\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 1\/2&#032;cups&#032;shredded mozzarella cheese\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-26\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">shredded mozzarella cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"26\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-27\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;pinch&#032;fresh basil&#032;or parsley, chopped to garnish\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-27\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh basil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or parsley, chopped to garnish<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-40196-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-40196-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"40196\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40196-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">PREHEAT oven grill on medium high heat, or main oven to 430\u00b0F (220\u00b0C).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40196-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Combine bread and milk in a large bowl. Press the bread down into the milk to fully submerse and soak into the bread. Set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40196-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">While the bread is soaking, get all of your meatball ingredients chopped and ready.&nbsp;Add all of the meatball ingredients in the bowl with the soaked bread and mix well.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40196-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Roll about three tablespoons worth of meat mixture into a ball. Set aside onto a plate and repeat until all meat is used.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40196-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large well-seasoned skillet or non stick pan over medium high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides until golden (they won&#8217;t be cooked all the way through, but you will finish them off in the sauce). Transfer to a warm plate.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40196-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the pan. Fry the onion until transparent (about 2 minutes), while stirring occasionally. Add in the garlic and saut\u00e9 for 1 minute until fragrant.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40196-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir through the puree (or passata), water, tomato paste, herbs, chili flakes (if using), salt and pepper. Mix together well with a wooden spoon; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat down to low and taste test. Add in the sugar if needed.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40196-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Transfer the meatballs back into the sauce, along with any juices released from the meatballs on the plate.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40196-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover and cook for 20 minutes, while stirring the sauce occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through. (Turn the meatballs a couple of times in the sauce while cooking.)<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40196-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Top with the mozzarella cheese; transfer to the oven and grill or bake on the middle shelf of your oven, until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-40196-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Garnish with the freshly chopped parsley and extra dried oregano and\/or basil. Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes or rice.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-40196-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">*You can substitute ground pork for beef, chicken or turkey.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Use a 14-inch (35-cm) skillet. If you don&#8217;t have an oven-proof skillet or pan large enough: transfer sauce and meatballs to a baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and broil until cheese has melted.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-40196-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">239<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">16<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">67<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">354<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">407<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">457<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">133<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<p class=\"has-tiny-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action 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