Cheese Meatballs

Name: Cheese Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 4 dozen
Ingredients: 3 cups (12 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup biscuit/baking mix; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield about 4 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

I often rely on these rich, cheesy meatballs for party appetizers. Or I serve them alongside a tossed salad for a quick meal in minutes. —Rachel Frost, Tallula, Illinois

Ingredients

3 cups (12 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.
Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink; drain.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 148 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.

I often rely on these rich, cheesy meatballs for party appetizers. Or I serve them alongside a tossed salad for a quick meal in minutes. —Rachel Frost, Tallula, Illinois

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