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Cheese Stuffed Meatballs Recipe with Spicy Cheese Sauce Easy and Flavorful

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Juicy ground beef meatballs stuffed with sharp cheddar cheese and served with a creamy, spicy cheese sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknights or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian seasoned)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Spicy Cheese Sauce:
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the breadcrumbs in milk in a large mixing bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic, diced onion, chopped parsley, salt (about 1 teaspoon), and black pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon) to the breadcrumb mixture and stir.
  3. Add ground beef and egg to the bowl and gently combine with clean hands until just mixed, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Take about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture, flatten it in your palm, place a cube of cheddar cheese in the center, then fold the meat around the cheese and roll into a smooth ball about 1.5 inches in diameter. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook meatballs for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F).
  6. While meatballs cook, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
  7. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and stir constantly until thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
  8. Remove sauce from heat and stir in shredded cheddar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, and salt to taste until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
  9. Arrange meatballs on a plate and spoon spicy cheese sauce over them. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

Soak breadcrumbs to keep meatballs juicy. Keep cheese cubes chilled before stuffing. Use medium heat to cook meatballs for a nice crust and juicy center. Make sauce last minute and serve immediately for best texture. If sauce is too thick, whisk in a splash of milk. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

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