Best 7 Grilled Cajun Cheddar Meatballs Recipes

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Grilled Cajun Cheddar Meatballs, a symphony of bold flavors, beckon you to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana. These meatballs, infused with the vibrant spices of Cajun cuisine and the decadent richness of cheddar cheese, offer a taste of the deep South that will transport your palate to a vibrant fiesta of flavors. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delightful recipe, as we guide you through the steps to create grilled Cajun cheddar meatballs that will become the star of your next backyard barbecue or indoor gathering.

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CAJUN APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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This is a great appetizer meatball recipe with a little kick to it. It can be made ahead and frozen in resealable plastic bags, then added to sauce and heated.

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup milk
1 egg
½ cup barbeque sauce
½ cup peach preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, mix thoroughly the ground beef, hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion, bread crumbs, milk, and egg.
  • Form the mixture into golf ball sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until there is no pink left in the middle.
  • In a small bowl, combine the barbeque sauce and peach preserves.
  • When meatballs are done, place in a serving dish and cover with the barbeque sauce mixture. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1271.6 mg, Sugar 35.5 g

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.

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.

GRILLED MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 slices

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups plain yogurt
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound red onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups grated onion
2 minced garlic cloves
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Olive oil for brushing
6 pita breads, warmed
Sliced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Make yogurt sauce:
  • Line a large sieve with cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Spoon the yogurt into the sieve and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours to drain off the excess water. You should end up with 1 1/2 to 2 cups drained yogurt. Place the yogurt in a bowl and stir in the garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Fold in the mint and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • Make the onion salad:
  • Place the onion slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Toss and let stand for 15 minutes. Rinse well and pat dry. In a bowl, combine the onions, parsley, coriander, and turmeric. Toss well and set aside.
  • Preheat the grill or broiler.
  • In a bowl, combine the beef, onions, garlic, eggs, thyme, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix until mixture holds together well. Form into twelve 3-inch ovals, about 1 1/2-inches wide and thread them onto metal skewers.
  • Brush the meatballs with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place the skewers on an oiled grill rack or broiler pan and grill or broil, turning to brown on all sides, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove the skewers from the grill or broiler and slip the meatballs off the skewers. Cut the pitas into halves and place a meatball into each half. Serve with the yogurt sauce, onion salad, and tomato slices on the side

GRILLED PORK MEATBALLS



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Provided by Corinne Trang

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h52m

Yield 20 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 small shallot, peeled and minced
1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound pork butt, thinly sliced, or coarsely ground pork
2 tablespoons potato starch
Bamboo skewers, soaked for 20 minutes and drained

Steps:

  • Whisk together fish sauce, oil, and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in shallot and garlic, and season with pepper. Add pork and pound the meat into the marinade until evenly coated. Marinate, refrigerated, for 1 hour.
  • Place pork between the palms of your hands and squeeze out excess liquid. Put drained meat in a container and place in freezer for 1 hour. Put partially frozen pork in a food processor and pulse to loosen the meat, about 2 minutes. Add potato starch and continue pulsing until mixture has firm paste-like consistency, about 5 minutes. Form into meatballs.
  • Slide 3 to 5 meatballs onto each skewer. Grill over a barbecue or on a well oiled grill pan over medium high heat until the meatballs are cooked through, rolling them around in the pan, about 6 minutes.

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

CAJUN MEATBALLS



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Love meatballs? Try this low-calorie recipe that uses turkey mince, served in a hot pepper sauce

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour
1 onion , finely chopped
1 green pepper , deseeded and finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , chopped
1 bay leaf
400g can plum tomato
1 chicken stock cube
dash of Tabasco sauce or hot pepper sauce
4 spring onions , finely sliced
handful coriander , roughly chopped
rice or mash , to serve
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
500g pack turkey mince
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Put the butter in a pan over a low heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring all the time to make a roux. Cook until the roux is hazelnut brown in colour - make sure that it doesn't burn. Tip in the vegetables, garlic and bay leaf, stir briefly, then pour in the tomatoes and 1½ cans of water. Crumble in the stock cube, add the hot sauce, then cover and cook for 15 mins, stirring occasionally, while you make the meatballs.
  • Work the spice and some seasoning into the turkey mince. Try not to over-handle or it will toughen. Shape into 20 meatballs.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and quickly brown the meatballs in batches until they are nicely coloured on all sides.
  • Stir the sauce, then drop in the meatballs and cook on a low heat for 10 mins until the turkey is cooked through. Scatter over the spring onions and coriander, and serve with some rice or mash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.09 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the meatballs. Overcooked meatballs will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the meatballs hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Grilled Cajun Cheddar Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a weeknight meal. The meatballs are made with ground beef, pork, and veal, and they're seasoned with a flavorful Cajun spice blend. They're then grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce. These meatballs are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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