RECIPE: Spiced-up jalapeno meatballs by Zocca | SA Live | KSAT

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground pork can be cheaper and still flavorful.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cream cheese, chopped jalapeños, and cheddar cheese.

Add bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to the mixture.

Mix until well combined, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs to help them brown.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with hot sauce on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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