Cheesy Party Meatballs

Cheesy Party Meatballs

Cook's Notes: Be Party Ready. It's always a good idea to have a few backup ideas for summer company. These meatballs freeze well and are a tasty appetizer. I saw the recipe online and thought it was clever to add a cheese cube to a meatball. Any cheese flavor works.  

As I began to work through the recipe, I realized the meat mixture needed some substance aand flavor. So I added spices, an egg, and a cup of breadcrumbs to firm up the meatballs before adding in the cheese cube. The online video did not include that part. The recipe makes about 15 meatballs. 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb hamburger (85 %)
• 1 cup of bread crumbs 
• 1 large egg
• Salt and Pepper 
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
• Cheese cubes
• Bottled Raspberry Chipotle sauce 
• Pieces of romaine lettuce
• Cherry tomatoes

Directions: 

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

• In a large bowl, combine the meat, spices, egg, and breadcrumbs. Shape into party-size meatballs. 
• Cut cheese sticks into fourths. Place each cube on top of the meatball.  

• With flour-covered hands, enclose the cheese into the meat and reshape into a ball. 
  

• Spoon Raspberry Chipotle sauce over the meatballs.

• Bake for 30 minutes. Drain meatballs on a baking sheet covered with paper towels.
• Use a toothpick to secure a bit of romaine and a cherry tomato.  
  

Let The Party Begin