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Easy Jalapeño Popper Meatballs

Recipe by The Protein Chef
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Easy Jalapeño Popper Meatballs

About This Recipe

Make your stuffed meatballs next level with these healthy Jalapeño Popper Meatballs! These balls are packed with flavor, protein, and cheese!

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Ground Beef (or Turkey (Lean))
  • ¼ Cup Bread Crumbs
  • 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Large Whole Egg
  • Sliced Jalapeños (Chopped)
  • ¾ Cup Cheese (Reduced Fat (Your choice))
  • 3 Ounces Cream Cheese (I use fat free)
  • Sliced Jalapeños (Chopped)

Instructions

  1. Mix all of your meatball ingredients together in one bowl and all of your filling ingredients together in another bowl
  2. Shape each ball into a “circle” and press an indent into the center of it
  3. Roll up some of your filling mix into a smaller ball and place that into the center of your meatball
  4. Shape your meat around your filling until it’s completely sealed off
  5. Roll each ball in some Bread Crumbs and coat them with some cooking spray
  6. Place them in the oven on 350F/176C for around 20-25 minutes depending on the size of your balls
Source: This recipe is from The Protein Chef. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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