Jalapeno Popper Meatballs
Jalapeno Popper Meatballs are full of jalapeno, bacon, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese. Served over salsa, they make a fantastic spicy appetizer or meal.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and cumbled
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 jalapenos, minced
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- salsa and chopped cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the all ingredients EXCEPT cream cheese in a large bowl. Mix together.
- Divide mixture into 16 portions. Cut cream cheese into 16 pieces. Shape each piece of ground beef mixture around a piece of cream cheese.
- Place on a parchment paper-lined or greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Serve with salsa and chopped fresh cilantro.
Notes
You can freeze the cream cheese and it will help prevent it from oozing and leaking out.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal