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Jalapeño Popper Meatballs

Spicy, creamy, and utterly satisfying, these Jalapeño Popper Meatballs blend ground beef, shredded cheese, and cream cheese into a party-ready appetizer or bold main dish.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ white onion minced
  • 1 to 2 jalapeños minced (adjust based on your heat preference)
  • ¾ cup plain bread crumbs
  • ½ cup finely shredded cheese cheddar or pepper jack work great
  • cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 4 ounces cream cheese

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced onion, diced jalapeños, bread crumbs, shredded cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, dried basil, and salt. Mix well with your hands or a spoon until evenly blended.
  • Form 20 equal-sized meatballs. Flatten each one in your hand, place about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese in the center, then wrap the meat around it to seal.
  • Place the meatballs in the prepared dish, spaced slightly apart. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  • Enjoy while hot for the best flavor and texture. The centers should be creamy and the outside lightly crisp.