Craving a delightful dish that bursts with cheesy goodness and tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than cheesy meatballs, a culinary masterpiece that combines the savory flavors of seasoned ground meat with the richness of melted cheese. Whether you're hosting a party, seeking a comforting meal, or simply want to indulge in a cheesy delicacy, this article will guide you through the art of crafting the perfect cheesy meatballs.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESY CHICKEN MEATBALLS
I have abandoned fatty ground beef in favor of healthier options such as ground chicken and turkey. I can ensure with the perfect additions, these will not be bland nor dry - you will not be missing the beef here.
Provided by Raquel Teixeira
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with cooking spray.
- Combine the chicken, eggs, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Form mixture into 20 meatballs; place on prepared pan.
- Bake in center of preheated oven until juices run clear, 17 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 139.4 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 687.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
HOT AND CHEESY BAKED MEATBALLS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add the arrabbiata sauce to a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and top with the peppers. Add the meatballs, then bake until the meatballs are cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the oven, then turn the oven to the broiler setting.
- Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes over the meatballs, then lay a slice of mozzarella over the top of each meatball. Place under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes to melt the cheese, watching closely so that nothing burns. Scatter over the torn basil.
- Serve with crusty bread and a dressed salad.
CHEESY MEATBALLS
Can meatballs be lucky? My guys think so, and they want them for game time. My beef, sausage and cheese recipe has a big fan following. -Jill Hill, Dixon, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 5h
Yield about 9 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk egg, milk, minced onion, 2 tablespoons chili powder, salt and pepper; stir in crushed crackers. Add beef, sausage and cheese; mix lightly but thoroughly., Shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake until browned, 15-18 minutes., Meanwhile, in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine soup, water, brown sugar and remaining chili powder. Gently stir in meatballs. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 4-5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHEESY CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS
This one-dish dinner takes inspiration from chicken Parmesan, but eliminates the fuss of breading and frying chicken cutlets. Instead, chicken meatballs are the star, delivering an equally comforting and satisfying meal. The unexpected secret to these tender meatballs is tofu, which keeps them juicy. Simply press pieces of tofu between your fingertips to create small crumbles that resemble ground meat. The addition of ricotta creates a creamy texture, as well as great flavor. The meatballs are simmered in marinara sauce with red bell peppers, which infuse the sauce with fresh flavor and natural sweetness. Sharp and tangy provolone completes the dish, although mozzarella could be used for milder flavor. Enjoy over buttered egg noodles, or with crusty bread to sop up the sauce.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, casseroles, meat, meatballs, one pot, pastas, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine tofu, ricotta, Parmesan, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, and mix until well combined. Add chicken and gently mix to incorporate. Lightly wet hands to prevent meatball mixture from sticking, then roll into 24 (1 1/2-inch) golf ball-size rounds.
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium. Add bell peppers, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add marinara sauce and meatballs, and stir gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce. Bring to a boil, cover and transfer to the oven to bake until meatballs are cooked through, 20 minutes.
- Top with provolone slices, slightly overlapping, and bake until cheese melts, about 3 minutes longer.
- Serve meatballs, peppers and sauce over egg noodles. Garnish with parsley, if using.
SPICY CHEESY CHICKEN MEATBALLS
These spicy Parmesan cheese and chicken meatballs come out so moist you won't believe it is chicken.
Provided by cajungir
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking pan with cooking spray; line with foil.
- Whisk eggs and sour cream in a large bowl until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Add chicken; mix with your hands until well combined. Mix in crushed crackers until you can form a ball with the mixture. Use your hands to roll into 8 to 10 equal-sized meatballs; place in the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each meatball should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
- Place marinara sauce in a medium saucepan; add meatballs and simmer over low heat until warm, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 178.3 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1773.2 mg, Sugar 18.4 g
CHEESY STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI
I got this recipe from Tops courtesy of Ragu. My family loved these meatballs. I added some salt and pepper to my meatball mix. I used 1-inch pieces of mozzarella cheese. I baked my meatballs in the oven on 350 for 30 minutes then finished them in the sauce as directed.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Spaghetti
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In medium bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs and egg; shape into 12 meatballs. Press 1 cheese cube into each meatball, enclosing completely.
- In 3 quart saucepan, bring pasta sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Gently stir in uncooked meatballs.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.4, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 141.2, Sodium 828.4, Carbohydrate 65.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 12.2, Protein 37.2
CHEESY PARMESAN CHICKEN OR TURKEY MEATBALLS
A wonderful change from your regular meatballs! for best flavor it is advised to refrigerate the meatballs overnight before coating in the breadcrumb mixture --- these are delicious!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 15m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a bowl using clean hands mix all meatball ingredients together.
- Form into about 24 meatballs (for best flavor at this point cover and refrigerate overnight).
- In a small bowl, mix together additional 1/2 cup breadcrumbs with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Roll and coat the balls in the cheese/breadcrumb mixture.
- Pan-fry intil cooked and lightly browned.
CHEESY TORTELLINI WITH MEATBALLS
A quick and easy weeknight meal. Very flavorful, healthy and filling. Serve with a tossed green salad and crusty garlic bread. For a vegetarian version omit the meatballs and add some sliced zucchini or eggplant.
Provided by Alskann
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook tortellini in large sauce pan according to package directions.
- Spray a medium saute pan with PAM.
- Place meatballs in saute pan and cook over medium high heat until lightly browned. Stirring frequently.
- Add tomatoes and chili sauce.
- Stir and continue cooking until hot and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
- Add olives.
- Drain tortellini and return to pan.
- Add meatball-tomatoe mixture to tortellini.
- Stir and cook over medium heat until bubbly.
- Stir in mushrooms and cook about 5 more minutes.
- Add cheeses and stir well.
- Continue cooking until melted through.
- Serve warm.
RITZ CHEESY MEATBALLS
Bite-size pizzas are easy with Ritz crackers, mozzarella, meatballs, and spaghetti sauce. Crowd pleasing party food!
Provided by RITZ Crackers
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips RITZ
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place meatballs in single layer on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 45 sec. to 1 min. or until heated through. Cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, cut each cheese slice into 8 pieces; place on crackers. Top each with 1/4 tsp. spaghetti sauce.
- Cut meatballs in half; place, cut sides down, on crackers. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 153.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CHEESY MEATBALLS WITH BASIL TOMATO SAUCE
Add the meatballs to the simmering sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Serve over cooked pasta, if desired. Recipe is from Rachael Ray.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Meat
Time 1h45m
Yield 60 meatballs, 60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For meatballs, in large mixing bowl, gently break apart the beef with a fork.
- Add the onion, breadcrumbs, parmesan, pecorino-romano, ketchup, parsley, basil, salt, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder and stir gently to combine.
- Stir in the egg until just incorporated.
- Using your hands, shape the meat into 1-inch balls, to make about 60 meatballs.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 T olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook, turning, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, adding more oil when necessary.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Note: You could also bake the meatballs for about 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.
- For sauce,.
- In large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions, season with 1 1/2 t salt and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, the remaining 1 1/2 t salt and the basil and bring to a simmer over high heat.
- Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes more.
- Add the meatballs to the simmering sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Serve over cooked pasta.
- The amount of sauce will serve 6 people. I listed the servings as 60 for 60 meatballs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.3, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 9.5, Sodium 234.2, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.5
CHEESY SAUSAGE MEATBALLS
Make and share this Cheesy Sausage Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Aroostook
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 20 meatballs, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix ingredients well.
- Make into 20 meatballs.
- Place on a baking sheet.
- Cook at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes.
- Turning the meatballs and cook for 8 more minutes.
CHEESY MEATBALLS IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
All done in the microwave. Serve on their own or over pasta. A great dish to serve with a light green salad and fresh crusty bread or garlic bread.
Provided by Tisme
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook the onion and bacon in a large bowl on high for 3-4 minutes approx 850W. Remove from microwave, add mince, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Take 1 tablespoon of the mixture and flatten into a patty shape.
- Place a cube of cheese in the middle of the meat, fold meat to enclose cheese and roll to form a ball.
- Refrigerate meatballs for 10-15 minutes.
- Place meatballs in a 3 Litre casserole dish. Cook uncovered on medium to High approx 650W for 4-6 minutes. Turn meatballs over and cook for a further 4-6 minutes.
- Meanwhile combine the tomatoes, basil, tomato paste, chilli, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Drain any excess fat from meatballs after cooking and pour the tomato mixture over par cooked and drained meatballs.
- Cook uncovered on medium high approx 650W for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with on their own with crusty bread or over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.4, Fat 39.3, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 170.8, Sodium 454.8, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 8.1, Protein 35
CHEESY MEATBALLS
I saw a recipe for meatballs on televison, and tweaked it until it came out perfectly. I make this for a lot of parties and they go fast! I just put them in a crockpot with the sauce and let people eat them as is, or as meatball subs! If you want to get ahead, u can make and freeze the meatballs ahead of time. Just warm the sauce and reheat meatballs in the oven before combining them,
Provided by hotdish
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time P1DT1h15m
Yield 25-30 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes,tomato paste,tomato sauce,chopped onions,garlic,salt, red pepper flakes basil and italian seasoning.
- Keep sauce warm while making meatballs.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine ground beef with all other ingredients, mix well.
- Use small ice cream scoop to make uniform portions, form into balls.
- Place meatballs on baking sheet lines with parchment paper.
- Bake until cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
- Put cooked meatballs and sauce together.
- Keep warm in crockpot.
CHEESY ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Make and share this Cheesy Italian Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tisme
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy based casserole dish and add only half the carrot, onion, and garlic. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in passata, tomato paste and water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- For the meatballs: Combine the remaining carrot, onion and garlic with mince, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg and seasonings. Knead thoroughly with your hands until the mixture is very sticky, shape the mixture into golf ball sized balls and stuff each with one cube of cheddar ensuring that the cheese is fully enclosed. (Moistening your hands with water helps here in shaping the balls).
- Drop the meatballs into the simmering sauce, cook over low heat, covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve meatballs sprinkled with parsley and parmesan, over spaghetti or just accompanied with seasonal vegetables or a salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.8, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 803, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.8, Protein 23.7
EASY CHEESY MEATBALLS
Provided by Bruce Weinstein
Categories Slow Cooker Beef Cheese Rice Kid-Friendly Dinner Meat Ground Beef Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Serves: 3 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1 Whisk the tomato paste, wine, and vinegar in a shallow bowl.
- 2 Mix the ground beef, cheese, rice, oregano, thyme, and fennel seeds in a large bowl until the cheese and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the ground beef.
- 3 Form the mixture into balls, using about 1/3 cup for each fairly large meatball. As the meatballs are made, roll them in the tomato paste mixture, coating them lightly and evenly, then set them in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- 4 Once all the meatballs are made, cover the cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the meatballs will be.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
- Let the meatball mixture rest for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help the flavors to develop and the meatballs to hold together better.
- Cook the meatballs over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning on the outside and staying raw on the inside.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the meatballs. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the meatballs are cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Some popular options include marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or barbecue sauce.
Conclusion:
Cheesy meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a casual weeknight dinner. With a little planning and effort, you can make cheesy meatballs that are sure to impress your family and friends.
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