Jalapeno MOINK BALLS Recipe - Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Meatballs - BBQ Appetizers

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

Cut jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese into thirds, about an inch thick.

Slice jalapenos without removing the seeds.

Form a pancake with ground beef, place a cheese block in the center, and wrap it around the cheese.

Wrap a strip of bacon around the beef and cheese, securing with a toothpick.

Season the bacon-wrapped moink balls with barbecue rub.

Prepare the grill to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add wood chips to the grill for extra smoke flavor.

Place the moink balls on the grill and close the lid.

Cook for about 1 hour, checking for bacon crispiness.

Brush barbecue sauce on the moink balls and let it set for 10 minutes before removing from the grill.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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