Best 6 Cheesy Meatballs In Crock Pot Recipes

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Are you searching for the ultimate cheesy meatball experience, crafted with love and ease in your convenient crock pot? Look no further! The sheer versatility of this cooking method promises succulent, tantalizing meatballs bursting with cheesy delight. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of creating cheesy meatballs in a crock pot, delving into the secrets of crafting the perfect balance of flavors and textures. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of slow-cooking, we'll guide you through a step-by-step process that yields succulent meatballs immersed in a rich, flavorful sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice just starting your culinary adventure, prepare to create a dish that will tantalize taste buds and leave you craving more.

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SLOW-COOKER CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALLS



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Nothing says "home cooking" like a good plate of meatballs. Tiny balls of fresh mozzarella are the "surprise inside" this hearty dish, which uses the slow cooker as a prep shortcut.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories     Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
8 oz small fresh mozzarella balls
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 jars (25 oz each) tomato pasta sauce
12 oz uncooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, basil, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and eggs. Shape into 14 to 16 (2-inch) meatballs. Press 1 small mozzarella ball into center of each meatball, sealing it inside.
  • In 10- to 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook just until browned on all sides.
  • Pour 1 jar of the pasta sauce into 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Carefully place browned meatballs over sauce. Pour second jar of pasta sauce over meatballs.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • When about 15 minutes are left, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 7 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1890 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1 g

CHEESY CROCKPOT MEATBALLS



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These easy CHEESY Meatballs are perfect for a weeknight meal, a casual get-together, or game day! They can be made in the slow cooker OR on the stove top!

Provided by Shelly

Categories     Meatballs

Time 4h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground breakfast sausage (like Jimmy Dean)
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 sleeve round butter crackers (like Ritz), crushed (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 (1- ounce) package dry onion soup mix
8- ounces cold Velveeta cheese, grated
1 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 (10.75- ounces) condensed tomato soup
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a very large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Coat lightly with nonstick spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl using your hands combine the sausage, ground beef, egg, heavy cream, crushed crackers, onion soup mix, and grated Velveeta. Don't over-mix, but make sure all the ingredients are mixed evenly. Form into 1- inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15- 20 minutes until the meatballs are lightly browned and almost cooked through.
  • While the meatballs are cooking stir together the brown sugar, chili powder, tomato soup, and water in your 6- quart slow cooker.
  • When the meatballs are done cooking, transfer them from the baking sheet into the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat in the sauce. Cook on high heat for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 meatballs, Calories 190 calories, Sugar 12.2 g, Sodium 283.9 mg, Fat 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 14.4 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg

CHEESY MEATBALLS



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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

1 large egg
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
4 tablespoons chili powder, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 cups shredded process cheese (Velveeta)
1 can (26 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2-1/2 cups water
1 cup packed brown sugar

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.

EASY SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS



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This is an easy recipe that can be prepared in a slow cooker for a great hot meal at the end of the day. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti noodles.

Provided by HUNNIE0913

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 8h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 ¼ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, and egg. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs.
  • In a slow cooker, mix the spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree. Place the meatballs into the sauce mixture. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 502.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CROCK POT CHEESE TORTELLINI AND MEATBALLS WITH VODKA SAUCE



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I'm always looking for easy meals for those busy weekdays. My husband and I both work and have two children that are very active in extracurricular school activities. I like meals that I can just throw in the crock pot before I leave for work and have dinner ready when we get home. This was something I put together and somehow it keeps getting requested.

Provided by ARathkamp

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1 1/2 lb) bag frozen cheese tortellini
1 (1 1/2 lb) bag frozen italian style meatballs
1 (20 ounce) jar vodka sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or reduce or add to your taste)
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning, flakes
1 cup water
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except cheese in crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Serve in bowls topped with cheese.
  • Can also serve with garlic bread and a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.8, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 115.8, Sodium 1701.2, Carbohydrate 84.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 36.2

VELVEETA® SLOW-COOKER CHEESY STUFFED MEATBALLS & POTATOES



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Bring scrumptious VELVEETA® Slow-Cooker Cheesy Stuffed Meatballs & Potatoes to your next potluck. People love the taste of cheesy meatballs and potatoes!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces
2 Tbsp. milk
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg, beaten
1 VELVEETA Fresh Packs (4 oz.), divided
1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. baking potatoes (about 2), cut into 2-inch chunks
1 Tbsp. (about 1/2 of 0.75-oz. pkg.) GOOD SEASONS Garlic & Herb Dressing Mix
2 Tbsp. water

Steps:

  • Place bread in small bowl; drizzle evenly with milk. Let stand 2 min. Mix with meat, Parmesan, garlic and egg in separate bowl just until blended. Shape into 12 meatballs.
  • Cut 2 oz. VELVEETA into 12 small pieces. Insert 1 VELVEETA piece into center of each meatball, pressing meat mixture around VELVEETA to completely enclose VELVEETA.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 10 to 12 min. or evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Toss potatoes with dressing mix; place on sheet of foil sprayed with cooking spray. Drizzle with water. Fold foil to make packet. Place meatballs and potato packet, seam side up, in slow cooker; cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours (or on HIGH 2 to 3 hours). Cut remaining VELVEETA into small pieces. Partially open foil packet; top potatoes with VELVEETA. Close packet. Cover slow cooker with lid. Cook 5 min. or until VELVEETA is melted.
  • Serve potatoes with meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use lean ground beef. This will help to reduce the amount of grease in the meatballs.
  • Add some bread crumbs to the meatball mixture. This will help to bind the meatballs together and make them more tender.
  • Season the meatballs well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Brown the meatballs before adding them to the crock pot. This will help to seal in the flavor and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Use a good quality cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the meatballs.
  • Cook the meatballs on low for 4-6 hours. This will help to keep them moist and tender.

Conclusion:

Cheesy meatballs in a crock pot are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or potluck. The meatballs are moist and tender, and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful. Serve the meatballs over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. You can also use them to make a sandwich or wrap.

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