Recipe: Italian Meatball Heroes with Mozzarella and Provolone

ITALIAN MEATBALL HEROES WITH MOZZARELLA AND PROVOLONE

1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85 percent lean)
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
12 cubes (34 inch each) Mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
4 pieces (6-inches each) French bread, cut open but not split
1 whole roasted red pepper,* cut into thin strips
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Provolone cheese
14 cup sliced ripe olives

Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt and garlic, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Divide into 12 portions; form each portion around a cube of cheese, sealing tightly. Place on rack in broiler pan so meatballs are 3 inches from the heat.

Broil 12 to 14 minutes, turning frequently.

Place 3 meatballs in each roll. Top with equal amounts of red pepper strips and Provolone cheese; broil until cheese is melted. Sprinkle on olives.

*Canned roasted red pepper packed in brine maybe substituted for the roasted red pepper.

Makes 4 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe pamphlet: Gourmet Cheeseburgers Cookbook, American Dairy Association and Beef Board