How to Make Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still providing flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber and are often more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Take a small portion of the meat mixture and flatten it in your hand.

Place a cube of cheese in the center of the flattened meat and wrap it around the cheese to form a ball.

Wrap each meatball with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.

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

Brush the meatballs lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the meatballs are cooked through.

Remove from the oven and brush with barbecue sauce if desired.

Let the meatballs cool slightly before serving.

Serve hot as an appetizer or snack.

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