Description
Delicious meatballs stuffed with creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and savory bacon, perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (113g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
- 6 slices (100g) bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup (50g) parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup (122.5g) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (54g) breadcrumbs, plain
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, 4 ounces cream cheese, 3 medium jalapeno peppers, 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic to make the filling.
- Shape about 2 teaspoons of the cheese mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet. Chill for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a separate bowl, mix 1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground pork, 1 large beaten egg, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion. Fold into the meat mixture.
- Shape the meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and press a well into each.
- Place a cheese ball in the center of each meatball, mold the meat around it, and roll into shape.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/75°C).
Notes
For best results, use an instant-read thermometer to check the meatballs. Let them cool slightly before serving as the filling will be hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg