Blue Cheese and Beef Meatballs

Health score
1%
Blue Cheese and Beef Meatballs
45 min.
22
123kcal

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If you're looking to add a gourmet touch to your next gathering, look no further than these Blue Cheese and Beef Meatballs. Perfectly crafted to be a crowd-pleaser, these meatballs combine the rich, tangy flavors of crumbled blue cheese with the savory goodness of ground beef, making them an irresistible antipasto or appetizer. Whether served as a starter at a formal dinner or enjoyed as a snack during a casual get-together, they promise to dazzle your taste buds.

What makes these meatballs truly special is their delightful texture and bold flavors, enhanced by the addition of fresh bread crumbs and aromatic diced onions. Each bite delivers a satisfying experience, with the creamy blue cheese melting into the juicy beef, creating an explosion of flavor. With just a bit of ground black pepper to round off the seasoning, these meatballs are not just tasty, but they also cater to a variety of palates.

Ready in just 45 minutes and perfect for serving 22 guests, this recipe is not only easy to follow but also offers a chance to impress your friends and family. Whether served warm right out of the oven or prepared in advance and enjoyed cold, the versatility of these meatballs makes them a must-try. So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to elevate your entertaining game with this deliciously decadent dish!

Ingredients

  • ounces cheese blue crumbled
  • cup bread crumbs fresh
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • 0.5 cup onion diced
  • 22 servings salt to taste

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, blue cheese, onion, pepper, and salt together in a bowl; shape into 22 meatballs and arrange onto prepared pan.
  3. Bake meatballs until they are very firm, hot, and grey in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts

Calories123kcal
Protein25.09%
Fat61.61%
Carbs13.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.91
Glycemic Load
0.11
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.3860869627932%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:123.37kcal
6.17%
Fat:8.31g
12.78%
Saturated Fat:3.52g
22.02%
Carbohydrates:4.04g
1.35%
Net Carbohydrates:3.75g
1.36%
Sugar:0.5g
0.55%
Cholesterol:40.7mg
13.57%
Sodium:315.55mg
13.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.61g
15.23%
Vitamin B12:0.78µg
12.96%
Selenium:7.87µg
11.24%
Zinc:1.56mg
10.4%
Phosphorus:85.92mg
8.59%
Vitamin B3:1.69mg
8.46%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.28%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.15%
Iron:0.93mg
5.19%
Calcium:45.06mg
4.51%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.37%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.38%
Potassium:117.49mg
3.36%
Folate:11.85µg
2.96%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.89%
Magnesium:9.44mg
2.36%
Copper:0.04mg
1.91%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.24%
Vitamin A:61.13IU
1.22%
Fiber:0.29g
1.15%
Vitamin K:1.07µg
1.02%
Source:Allrecipes