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Smoked Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

Smoked Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are juicy, smoky meatballs with melty mozzarella centers and a sweet BBQ glaze—perfect for dinners, meal prep, or party bites.
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Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs:

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup Italian panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup yellow onion chopped
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons beef seasoning blend
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 9 mozzarella string cheese sticks cut into 5 pieces each

For the BBQ Glaze:

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Set your smoker to 250°F and let it fully heat up.
  • In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix gently—don’t overwork it.
  • Freeze the mixture for 15 minutes to firm it up.
  • Cut each mozzarella stick into 5 pieces for 45 total.
  • Scoop, roll, and press a cheese piece into each meatball. Seal completely.
  • Place on a greased wire rack and smoke at 250°F for 35–40 minutes.
  • Whisk BBQ sauce, honey, and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Brush meatballs with glaze and smoke 10 more minutes, until they reach 165°F.
  • Let rest 5 minutes so the cheese sets slightly before serving.