Jalapeno Popper Meatballs make a terrific appetizer or entree anytime of year, but are especially fun during the holidays. I'm sharing my recipe today.
Jalapeno Popper Meatballs
During the holiday season, most of us like to kick things up a notch in the kitchen. We want fun & festive food, but only have so much time & money. These "Jalapeno Popper" Meatballs don't take very long to make, are a healthier option than actual jalapeno poppers , especially if you use ground chicken or turkey like I did).
You'll notice in the picture above the cheese oozed out a bit in these, but the one I zoomed in on was the ooziest, and even that one kept most of it's filling inside. By mixing a bit of cream cheese in with the shredded cheddar & diced pickled jalapenos, it seemed to hold the cheese together a bit better (I'll have to remember that trick in the future).
See how the filling holds together even when hot.
So make some of these fun and inexpensive Jalapeno Popper Meatballs for your next party or family gathering.
More Jalapeno Popper Yummies!
- Keto Jalapeno Popper Hot Dogs on-a-stick
- Jalapeno Popper Dip
- Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- ¼ cup diced pickled jalapenos
- 1 pound ground turkey or your choice of ground meat
- 2 egg whites
- ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs plus some for coating
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- oil for coating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix the shredded cheddar, cream cheese & jalapenos together in bowl.
- When well mixed roll the cheese mixture into 12 one tbs size balls (slightly oiled hands helps).
- Mix the turkey, egg whites, crumbs and onion powder together well, then split into 12 equally sized patties.
- press down slightly in the center of each patty and nestle the cheese ball inside. Wrap and mold the meat to fully cover the cheese ball.
- Drop the meatballs in bread crumb and roll to create a thin coating, then mist or baste with oil and bake for 18-21 minutes.
- Serve over a pool of salsa with some sour cream. Chopped cilantro garnish is also a nice addition.
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Anne says
I've never tried these but they look delicious!