Cheeseburger Meatballs
These cheeseburger meatballs taste just like cheeseburgers! The whole family will love this easy appetizer.
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 40 minutes
Fat 19
Carbs 5
Protein 20
Yield 8
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ medium yellow onion minced
- ½ cup ritz crackers ~12-15 crackers
- 1.5 lbs. ground beef 85%
- 6 pieces cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese ~1 cup
- ½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Instructions
- Place a skillet over medium/high heat and add the butter and minced onion. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes. The onions should be a dark golden brown color. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 450℉. Spray two baking sheets heavily with cooking spray.
- Add the ritz crackers into a large food storage bag and crush them until it looks like bread crumbs.
- Place all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Using a small cookie scoop, about 1.5 tablespoons, scoop out the meatball mixture roll into a ball. Then, place them onto a baking sheet pan.
- Bake at 450ºF for 12 minutes.
- Serve with any of your favorite cheeseburger sauces.
Tips & Notes
- It is very important you spray or oil the baking sheets heavily so the meatballs don’t stick.
- Swap pepper jack cheese for the cheddar cheese to give the meatballs a little kick.
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Nutrition Facts
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g