Description
Cheeseburger Meatballs Ever are your new go-to comfort food, bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. These juicy meatballs combine ground beef and melted cheese for a satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic during the last minute.
- Mix It Up: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onions and garlic, breadcrumbs, shredded cheese, beaten egg, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape Those Meatballs: Form the mixture into meatballs about the size of golf balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and browned on top.
- Serve with Style: Serve meatballs on plates or skewers with extra ketchup or dipping sauces like BBQ or ranch dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a leaner option, swap ground beef for turkey or chicken. Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors. Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the microwave or oven.