Spicy Jalapeno Popper Meatballs Recipe + Video
These Spicy Meatballs are stuffed with jalapeno peppers and crispy bacon, the perfect appetizer for game day or any day!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 slices bacon cooked and diced
- 3 jalapeños finely diced
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon New Mexico chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well, do not over mix or you will have tough meatballs. Using a 1 tablespoon scoop, portion out meat and place on baking sheet. After all meatballs have been scooped onto tray, roll into balls.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy!
Video
Notes
When forming meatballs if you lightly coat your hands with olive oil the meatballs will form better and crack less. These are great to make ahead meatballs. Freeze when you make them and simply reheat at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 26cal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 70mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg