Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

3/4 lb. mild Italian sausage ($1.15)
1 lb. ground chuck ($1.69)
1 tsp. fennel ($.10)
1/2 C. bread crumbs ($.10)
1 egg, slightly beaten ($.10)
1 tsp. basil ($.10)
1/2 tsp. oregano ($.05)
1 tsp. garlic powder ($.05)
1/2 tsp. onion powder ($.05)
1 tsp. salt ($.05)
1/2 tsp. black pepper ($.05)
3 oz. mozarella, - 12 cubes total ($.59)
2 T. olive oil ($.25)

Combine all ingredients except mozzarella and olive oil, mix until well combined.
Divide meat into 4 equal parts. Divide each quarter into thirds and form into balls around the cube of mozzarella.

Heat oven to 375. Drizzle olive oil over formed meatballs and place in a nonstick baking dish.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, turning over every 5 minutes during baking to brown evenly.

Yields = 12 meatballs

Cost: $4.33
Cost per meatball: $.36

Serving size = 2 meatballs per person (cut meatballs in half for subs, placing cut side down on sub bun and drizzle with marinara)