Description
Indulge in a crowd-pleasing favorite with these Mexican Meatballs with Queso Blanco. These delicious meatballs combine tender ground beef and a medley of spices, all enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering, a festive party, or a cozy family dinner, these flavorful bites will wow your guests and satisfy your cravings. Serve them on a platter for dipping or incorporate them into tacos and sliders for an exciting twist. Simple to prepare and endlessly customizable, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup half and half (or milk)
- 1 cup old fashioned oats (or quick cooking oats, or panko bread crumbs)
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 sweet onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, half and half, oats, beaten egg, finely chopped onion, chili powder, cumin, mustard, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1½ inches in diameter).
- Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve warm with queso blanco for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg