PHYLLO WRAPPED MEATBALLS

Phyllo Wrapped Meatballs image

Provided by ElatedMom

Categories Meat

Time 45m

Yield 20-30 meatballs, 20-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup dried tomatoe, packed in olive oil, chopped
1/2 small onion, sauteed in butter
3 teaspoons Mrs. Dash garlic and herb seasoning, blend
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
phyllo pastry sheet
3 tablespoons butter, melted
8 ounces sour cream
1 1/4 ounces French onion soup mix

Steps:

Method.
In a big bowl, combine ground beef, blue cheese, dried tomatoes, sauteed onion, seasoning blend, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly with hands. Form into about 1-inch diameter balls. Fry all the balls in a pan with 1 teaspoons olive oil until thoroughly cooked through. Drain. Cut phyllo dough sheets into 2-inch squares. Place one meatball on each square and fold up corners, then twist the top for a decorative look. Do this for each meatball. Brush each appetizer with melted butter. Place all the phyllo appetizers on a cookie sheet and bake about 15 minutes (or until golden brown) in a 350 degree oven.
To prepare dipping sauce: Mix packet of French onion soup mix with sour cream and stir thoroughly.
Notes:
Number of servings: Makes about 20-30, depending on size of meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.7, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 33.2, Sodium 348.4, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.6