Barbecue Meatballs and Cheese Grits You Have to Try!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

grits

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while rice is often less costly.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, and spices.

Mix until well combined, then form into meatballs.

Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

While meatballs are baking, bring water and milk to a boil in a saucepan.

Stir in grits and reduce heat to low, cooking until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in butter and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Season grits with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove meatballs from the oven and toss in barbecue sauce.

Serve meatballs over cheese grits, garnished with chopped green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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