Best 6 Blue Cheese And Beef Meatballs Recipes

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Blue cheese and beef meatballs are a hearty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. The combination of ground beef, blue cheese, and spices creates a moist and juicy meatball that is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or on a bed of mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.

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

VEGETARIAN BUFFALO "MEATBALLS" WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP



Vegetarian Buffalo

Forget about hot wings! These spicy "meatballs" combine white beans and mushrooms for a delicious meatless version of your favorite buffalo-and-blue cheese party snack.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     No Meat, No Problem     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Bean     Meatball     Mushroom     Hot Pepper     Blue Cheese     snack     Hors D'Oeuvre     Appetizer

Yield Makes 33

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed, drained
4 ounces button mushrooms
1 large egg
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce, preferably Frank's
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided

Steps:

  • Arrange a rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
  • Pulse garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add celery, beans, and mushrooms and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in egg, panko, and 3/4 tsp. salt. Using your hands, roll tablespoonfuls of bean mixture into balls. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, packing them snuggly. Roast veggie balls, turning halfway through, until firm and cooked through, 25-30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook butter, hot sauce, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir until smooth; set aside.
  • Whisk sour cream, buttermilk, blue cheese, pepper, 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. chives, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Top with remaining 1 tsp. chives.
  • Transfer veggie balls to a large bowl. Toss with hot sauce mixture and serve with blue cheese dip alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Veggie balls can be formed, not cooked, 1 day ahead; cover and chill.

STEAK 'N' BACON CHEDDAR MEATBALLS



Steak 'N' Bacon Cheddar Meatballs image

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

BEER BRAISED BEEF MEATBALLS WITH HORSERADISH SAUCE



Beer Braised Beef Meatballs with Horseradish Sauce image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield s: 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 loaf pumpernickel or sourdough bread
1 cup milk
2 pounds ground beef
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
4 round tablespoons prepared horseradish
6 cloves garlic, grated or made into a paste
1 egg
2 tablespoons EVOO
1 bottle amber ale (tangy and sweeter) or Guinness (bitter)
One 10-ounce can beef consomme
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 bunch watercress, stemmed

Steps:

  • Cut two 1-inch-thick slices of bread and soak them in the milk to soften.
  • Combine the beef, Worcestershire sauce and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Squeeze the excess liquid from the bread, then crumble it into small pieces between your fingers as you add it to the beef. Add the parsley, 2 tablespoons horseradish, the garlic and egg. Mix until just combined, then form into 2 1/2-inch balls.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet or large, wide heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add the EVOO to the hot skillet, then cook the meatballs until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the beer and cook for 1 minute to reduce it slightly. Add the consomme, cover the skillet with foil and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, toast the remaining loaf bread in the oven.
  • Combine the sour cream, chives, heavy cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons horseradish in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the meatballs among plates and garnish with the watercress. Serve with the sour cream dipping sauce and hunks of toasted bread.

CHEESE STUFFED BACON MEATBALLS



Cheese Stuffed Bacon Meatballs image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4. servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 to 10 slices applewood smoked bacon
1 pound ground chuck
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 package onion soup mix
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
1 tablespoon beef stock
8 to 10 bocconcini mozzarella balls
1/4 cup olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
2 tablespoons freshly chopped oregano leaves
1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
2 (14-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes in puree
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Arrange the bacon slices on a sheet pan. Put in the oven and bake until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan to a cutting board and chop. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the beef, Worcestershire, onion soup mix, bread crumbs, black pepper, stock and the chopped bacon.
  • Form portions of the meat around bocconcini to make smooth balls. Arrange the meatballs on a sheet pan with a rack and bake until thoroughly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the oil to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the onion, garlic, basil, oregano and pepper and saute for a few minutes. Stir in the crushed and diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes and the bouillon. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the meatballs from the pan to a serving platter and serve with the marinara sauce.

BLUE CHEESE MEATBALLS



Blue Cheese Meatballs image

I am not a huge blue cheese fan but these meatballs were very good. My sister made them and didn't tell me what was in them so, she really got me.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 40 balls

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl; mix well to combine.
  • Form mixture into 1/2-inch balls.
  • Put the balls on a baking sheet with a rim.
  • Bake in a 375° oven for about 10 minutes or until browned.
  • Serve immediately with toothpicks for spearing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 56.6, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.1

SAUCY BLUE CHEESE MEATBALLS



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Note: Per Kat's Mom's suggestion, the sauce ingredients have been increased! ------------------------------ From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC.com) online edition 11-03-08 -- Tangy cheese and a creamy sauce add sophistication to a classic simple meal. Made famous by Cheryl Thompson, who got the recipe several years ago from her friend Lucretia Davis after Davis brought the dish to a book club meeting. -- The recipe will be included in an upcoming cookbook, "Kitchen Miracles, " put out by the Club MARK ministry and Chancel Choir of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Atlanta.

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 24 1-1/2, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs extra lean ground beef
1 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4-1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • MEATBALL DIRECTIONS:.
  • In a mixing bowl, using your hands, combine beef, blue cheese, onion, salt and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Roll into 24 balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Working in two batches if necessary, brown the meatballs.
  • Return all meatballs to the skillet, cover, reduce heat to low and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through. Transfer meatballs to a paper towel to drain.
  • SAUCE DIRECTIONS:.
  • Pour salt, pepper, and flour into the drippings in the skillet; stir briefly until flour browns slightly; add half & half, stirring constantly, while increasing heat to medium-high and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  • PLATING DIRECTIONS:.
  • Place meatballs on a platter or in a slow cooker to stay warm, spoon sauce over the meatballs and garnish with the chopped parsley.
  • Serve over noodles or rice, and round out the meal with steamed sugar snaps or green beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.9, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 160.8, Sodium 622.8, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 40

Tips:

  • To ensure evenly cooked meatballs, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • For a crispy crust on the meatballs, brown them in a pan over medium heat before transferring them to the oven.
  • To keep the meatballs moist and tender, add some bread crumbs or grated vegetables to the meat mixture.
  • Feel free to experiment with different cheeses in the filling, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or feta.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

With a perfect balance of flavors, these Blue Cheese and Beef Meatballs are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your preferences with different cheeses and dipping sauces. Whether you serve them as an appetizer or main course, these meatballs are sure to satisfy. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!

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