Cheddar Stuffed Meatballs
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 lb Ground beef (lean works best!) 🥩
- 1 large Egg 🥚
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs (or crushed pork rinds for keto!) 🥖
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 block Sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes 🧀
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste or salsa 🍅
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper 🧂🧄
- For Dipping: Ranch dressing or marinara sauce 🥣
👩🍳 Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, tomato paste, and all your dry seasonings. 🥣🌪️✨
- Combine Well: Use your hands to mix everything until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the meat. 🤝🥩🎨
- The “Hidden Center”: Take a small handful of the meat mixture and flatten it. Place one cube of cheddar cheese right in the center! 🧀🎯💎
- Roll & Seal: Carefully roll the meat around the cheese, ensuring it is completely sealed so the cheese doesn’t leak out during cooking as shown in the photo! ⚾🛡️🤤
- Cook to Perfection: You can bake these at 400°F for 15–20 minutes or air fry them until they are beautifully golden-brown and the cheese inside is melted. ⏲️📈🔥
- The Reveal: Break one open to reveal that glorious, gooey cheddar center! 🧀🌈✨
- Serve: Enjoy them warm with a side of cool ranch dressing for the perfect dipping experience! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Leak-Proof” Secret: Make sure the meatball is smooth and has no cracks before cooking. This keeps the cheese trapped inside for that perfect “ooze” when you take a bite! 🛡️💎✨
- The “Flavor” Hack: Add a pinch of smoked paprika to your meat mixture for a subtle “grilled” flavor that pairs perfectly with the sharp cheddar! 🌶️🎯✨
