Here's the translation of the recipe for baked meatballs with cheese and mortadella:
-Ingredients:
500g minced meat (kofte)
1 finely chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp chopped parsley
1 egg
100g mortadella, cut into small cubes
150g mozzarella cheese, grated
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
Ready-made tomato sauce (optional)
-Instructions:
1. Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix the minced meat with the onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, parsley, and egg. Blend the ingredients well until combined.
2. Add the mortadella: After mixing the minced meat, gently fold in the mortadella cubes.
3. Form the meatballs: Shape the meat mixture into medium-sized balls and place them in a baking dish greased with olive oil.
4. Add the cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan (if you prefer) over each meatball, covering the top.
5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the dish for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are browned, and the cheese is melted.
6. Serving: You can serve the meatballs as is or add a layer of tomato sauce before serving for extra flavor.
Tips:
Serve with bread or rice, depending on your preference.
You can use different types of cheese for varied flavors.
Enjoy your meal!
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