Cheese Meatballs

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

Updated Oct. 14, 2022

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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Cheese Meatballs

Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 15 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)

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.