Cheeseburger Meatballs
These cheeseburger meatballs are a fun appetizer or fast and easy dinner idea. Bite-sized beef meatballs stuffed with cheese taste like your favorite cheeseburger!
Ingredients
- 1 pound 80% lean ground beef , could sub with half ground pork
- 1 large egg , beaten
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4-6 ounces cheddar cheese , cut into 1/2" cubes
- 24 cherry tomatoes , for serving
- 24 pickle slices
- iceberg lettuce , for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
- Make meatball mixture. Combine 1 pound meat, 1 egg, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1/4 cup onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and parsley (if desired) in a bowl. Stir just until combined, do not over mix. Add a Tablespoon or two of water as needed to keep a wet mixture.
- Cut cheese into 24 cubes about 1/2" in size. Use a medium cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the meat. Then place a piece of cheese in the center and wrap the meat around the cheese. Form into 1 1/2" balls and place on the pan.
- Bake uncovered for 17-20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Turn halfway through, so the bottoms don't brown.
- Garnish. Allow meatballs to rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and hamburger sauce.
Notes
Sauce: Dip in my favorite burger sauce.
Substitutes
- You could use mozzarella cheese or shredded cheese as well.
- You can use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and onion powder if you do not have fresh garlic and onions.
- If you'd like to add a little kick, feel free to add in some red pepper flakes in the meat mixture.
Nutrition
Serving: 2meatballs, Calories: 152kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Sodium: 409mg, Potassium: 227mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 325IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 115mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
