Smoked Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
Smoked Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are a savory treat that elevates any meal. These juicy meatballs, filled with gooey smoked cheese and wrapped in seasoned beef, deliver an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, they promise to delight every palate. Serve them as appetizers or with pasta for a satisfying main dish—either way, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (24 meatballs) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 6 oz smoked cheese (gouda or provolone), cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, and oregano until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- With wet hands, scoop about two tablespoons of the mixture, flatten slightly, place a cube of smoked cheese in the center, wrap the meat around it, and roll into a ball.
- Arrange meatballs on the baking sheet, ensuring space between them.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce or as appetizers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg