Description
Smoked Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are a delicious combination of juicy ground beef and gooey smoked cheese, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. These meatballs are easy to prepare and ideal as appetizers or main dishes. With their rich flavor and comforting appeal, they promise to impress your guests or family at gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup smoked cheese (gouda or cheddar), cubed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley until just mixed.
- Take a golf ball-sized portion of the mixture, flatten it in your palm, place a cube of smoked cheese in the center, and roll it into a ball.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let them rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (135g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg