Best Mini Cheese And Meatballs Recipes

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MINI CHEESE AND MEATBALLS



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A simple, filling appetizer that is easy on your prep time as well as carbs. These are mini meatballs stuffed with cheese and will be very popular at your next party. Serve them with toothpicks and dipping sauce on the side.

Provided by MNLisaB

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 36 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb
2 tablespoons catsup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
10 ounces rectangle kraft Cracker Barrel Cheese or 10 ounces flavored cheese, cut into 36 1/2 inch cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450*.
  • Mix ground beef with all the ingreients except cheese.
  • Mold 1 TBS meat mixture around a cube of cheese.
  • Bake at 450* for 7-10 minutes or until meat is nicely browned on the outside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 43.6, Sodium 234.5, Carbohydrate 1.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 9.6

MINI MEATBALLS



Mini Meatballs image

Shape these tiny meatballs, then freeze for up to 3 months. There's no need to thaw before using; they will cook quickly right out of the freezer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
2 slices bacon (2 ounces), finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon plain dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beef, bacon, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape mixture into 40 meatballs.
  • Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet or on 2 large plates. Freeze 1 hour. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag; label and date.
  • To use the meatballs straight from the freezer, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

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