Best Handmade Four Cheese Meatballs Recipes

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CHEESE MEATBALLS



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I often rely on these rich, cheesy meatballs for party appetizers. Or I serve them alongside a tossed salad for a quick meal in minutes. -Rachel Frost, Tallula, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups (12 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink; drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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I like to dunk these appetizer meatballs in blue cheese or ranch salad dressing. If I make them for a meal, I often skip the dressing and serve with blue cheese polenta on the side. -Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce, divided
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 large egg white
1 pound lean ground chicken
Reduced-fat blue cheese or ranch salad dressing, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1/3 cup hot sauce, celery and egg white. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly., Shape into twenty-four 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until cooked through., Toss meatballs with remaining hot sauce. If desired, drizzle with salad dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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