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Game-Day Jalapeño Popper Meatballs

These have a cream cheese and jalapeño filling stuffed inside and a crispy panko crust on the outside, so yes, they are exactly what they sound like. Spicy, creamy, crunchy, all in one bite. These are the ones people will be asking about for weeks.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 14 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and finely diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for coating
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil, then spray with cooking spray.
  2. Mix cream cheese, diced jalapeños, and shredded cheddar together in a bowl and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  3. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Flatten each portion of meat, place a small ball of cream cheese filling in the center, and seal the meat completely around it.
  5. Roll each meatball in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  6. Place on the prepared sheet, spray the tops lightly with cooking spray, and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.