Description
Smoked Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy ground beef with gooey, smoky cheese for an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for game nights, family gatherings, or cozy evenings at home, these meatballs are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With a crispy exterior and a cheesy center, they make an excellent appetizer or main dish served with your favorite sauce or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup smoked cheese (such as cheddar or gouda), cubed
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, smoked cheese, parsley, garlic powder, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- With wet hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs until browned on all sides.
- Transfer seared meatballs to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg