Smoked Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
Smoked Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are a flavor-packed twist on traditional meatballs, featuring juicy ground beef enveloping gooey smoked gouda cheese. Baked to perfection, these delightful bites showcase a crispy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the melty cheese center, making them ideal for any gathering or cozy family dinner. Serve with marinara sauce for an irresistible dish that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 meatballs 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup smoked gouda cheese (cubed)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Flatten a handful of the mixture in your palm, place a cube of smoked gouda in the center, and wrap the meat around it to form a ball.
- Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg