Best 7 Cheddar Meatballs Recipes

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**Cheddar Meatballs: A Delightful Treat for Meat Lovers**

If you're seeking a savory and satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than these Cheddar Meatballs. Made with a blend of ground beef, pork, and flavorful seasonings, these tender and juicy meatballs are elevated with a gooey, melted cheddar cheese center. Each bite is a burst of savory and cheesy goodness, making them a hit at parties, potlucks, or as a main course paired with your favorite sides. This article provides three irresistible variations of Cheddar Meatballs: Classic Cheddar Meatballs, Jalapeño Popper Cheddar Meatballs, and BBQ Cheddar Meatballs. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create these delicious treats in no time. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these delectable Cheddar Meatball recipes!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BBQ, BACON, AND CHEDDAR MEATBALLS



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Who doesn't love a bbq bacon cheeseburger? That's the inspiration behind these meatballs!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup finely minced onion
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into 8 cubes
4 slices bacon, cut in half
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a cooking rack on top of a baking sheet.
  • Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until combined. Shape mixture into 8 meatballs, forming each one around a cube of Cheddar cheese. Wrap each meatball with 1/2 slice of bacon and place seam-side down on the cooking rack, leaving 1 to 2 inches between each one.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue baking until meatballs are browned, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  • Remove from oven and drizzle meatballs with barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 606.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHEDDAR STUFFED MEATBALLS



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"This recipe came from my grandmother many years ago," says Linda Chaput of North Bay, Ontario. "It's absolutely delicious. You can also use cream of mushroom soup instead of tomato or add a piece of onion to the cheese in the center."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef
8 cubes cheddar cheese (1/2 inch each)
2/3 cup condensed tomato soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Divide into eight portions. Shape each portion around a cheese cube., Place meatballs in an 8x4-in. glass loaf pan coated with cooking spray; top with soup. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 972mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CHEDDAR MEATBALLS



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I've been tweaking my old meatball recipe over the years, and finally came up with a version everyone loves. And as we all know---everything's better with CHEESE! This also makes a great burger, just omit the parsley and oregano and try substituting the cheddar for pepper jack cheese.

Provided by saammw

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 36 meatballs, 6-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
1 large egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 saltine crackers, crushed
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, minced
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Saute onion in olive oil on low-med heat until translucent, about 5 minutes Add minced garlic and saute one minute more. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat egg. Add the cracker crumbs, seasonings, onion and garlic and mix well with fork. Crumble the ground beef into the bowl and gently mix with hands, being careful not to "overwork" it, as this can cause tough meatballs.
  • Place a cooling rack in a cookie sheet with sides or large baking pan. shape mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on rack. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

STEAK N' BACON CHEDDAR MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Steak N' Bacon Cheddar Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jen1814

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 40 meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
8 slices raw bacon, diced
2 lbs ground beef
6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450. Brush 13x9 pan with 1 tablespoons Olive Oil.
  • 1) Heat 1 tablespoons Olive Oil in large skillet at medium heat. Add onions and bacon, saute, stir often until golden brown, approximately 10 minutes.
  • 2) Remove, drain and cool.
  • 3) Mix bacon, onions and the rest of the ingredients.
  • 4) Roll into golf ball size, tightly.
  • 5) Roast for 18-20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!

GRILLED CAJUN CHEDDAR MEATBALLS



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Spicy meatballs with a flavorful remoulade dipping sauce. If you can't get andouille sausage, you can use keilbasa and just add some extra Cajun spice or cayenne to the mix. From "The Meatball Cookbook Bible"....

Provided by loof751

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 lb andouille sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion
2 garlic cloves
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 lb ground beef
vegetable cooking spray
salt and pepper
1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
6 scallions
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh is best)
3 tablespoons mustard (grainy is best)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons horseradish sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce

Steps:

  • Chop the onion and scallions. Mince the garlic. Remove casings from sausages (if necessary). Cut sausage into chunks and chop finely in a food processor.
  • In a small mixing bowl, prepare the remoulade sauce by mixing the mayonnaise, chopped scallions, 3 cloves chopped garlic, lemon juice, mustard, parsley, horseradish sauce, and chili sauce. Whisk well and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat the oil in a small skillet and add the onions and 2 cloves chopped garlic. Sautee for about 3 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg, milk and Worcestershire sauce. Add the breadcrumbs and cheese and mix well.
  • Add the onion mixture, chopped sausage, and ground beef to the bowl, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  • Divide mixture into 8-12 sausage-shaped portions. Insert a metal skewer into each portion so that the tip of the skewer is almost at the top of the meat. Bamboo skewers may be used but should be soaked well in cold water first.
  • Prepare a medium-hot grill. Grill skewers for 6-8 minutes, uncovered if using a charcoal grill. Turn gently using tongs to cook all sides.

MEATBALL SURPRISE (CHEDDAR CHEESE FILLED MEATBALLS IN GRAVY)



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Great on their own as an appetizer or served for dinner with salad and mashed potatoes. Watkins meat magic can be ordered online at www.watkinsonline.com

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup water
5 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups milk (from boiling potatoes, if you're making potatoes too) or 1 1/2 cups water (from boiling potatoes, if you're making potatoes too)
1 teaspoon watkins meat magic flavor enhancer or 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients except the cheese and mix well.
  • Take a piece of meat about the size of a walnut, flatten it, put a cheese cube in the center, and press the meat mixture closed around the cheese, covering the cheese completely and evenly so it won't melt out into the pan.
  • Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray, then fry the meatballs over medium heat until they are very well browned on all sides.
  • Remove meatballs from pan and make gravy from the drippings.
  • Add flour to the drippings in the pan and mix well (you may need to add a little oil if there wasn't enough grease rendered from the meatballs).
  • Add milk or water and Meat Magic, and stir well, getting any meat off the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
  • Cook over medium heat until the gravy thickens and starts to bubble.
  • Add more milk or water if needed.
  • Return the meatballs to the gravy and serve or serve separately.

STEAK 'N' BACON CHEDDAR MEATBALLS



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This is essentially a bacon cheeseburger in meatball form. The cooked steak should be diced into small bites, not ground, for the best texture.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield About 2 dozen meatballs, 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, minced
Scant 8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 pound cooked steak, diced
1 pound ground beef, 80% lean
6 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
3 large eggs
1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons salt
Black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion and bacon, and cook, stirring, until bacon has browned and onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer onion and bacon to a plate and cool in refrigerator.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Use the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine steak, ground beef, cooled bacon and onions, cheese, eggs, bread crumbs and salt, and mix lightly but thoroughly by hand. To taste for seasoning, heat a small skillet and fry a chunk of the mixture until browned. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Roll mixture into golf-ball-size balls, packing firmly. Pack snugly into the prepared dish, making even rows to form a grid. Roast for 20 minutes, or until firm and cooked through. (The center should be at 165 degrees.)
  • Let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 584, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 488 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use lean ground beef: This will help to keep the meatballs moist and tender.
  • Soak the bread in milk before adding it to the meatball mixture: This will help to bind the meatballs together and make them more flavorful.
  • Season the meatball mixture generously: Use a variety of herbs and spices to give the meatballs a delicious flavor. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and oregano.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Form the meatballs into small, uniform balls: This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before simmering them in the sauce: This will help to give them a nice crust and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer until they are cooked through: This will take about 20 minutes.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

These cheddar meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. The meatballs are moist and tender, with a flavorful cheddar cheese center. The sauce is rich and tangy, and it perfectly complements the meatballs. Whether you serve them with pasta, rice, or vegetables, these cheddar meatballs are sure to be a hit.

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