Cheddar-Filled Meatballs (Healthy)

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Level: Easy

Serves: 15

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Description

Moist and flavorful, these lean meatballs are filled with cheddar and can be on your table in less than 40 minutes. As an added bonus, 3 large meatballs are only 240 calories with 24 grams of protein!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Lean (93%) Ground Beef (ground Turkey Can Be Substituted)
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 whole Egg White
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian Breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons Ground Flaxseed
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Minced Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Coarse Ground Garlic Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 16 cubes (Small Size, To Fit Inside Of A Meatball) Cheddar Cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a medium sized mixing bowl combine ground beef, eggs and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Add breadcrumbs, flax seed and seasonings and mix well.
4. Take 2 tablespoons of meat and wrap it around 1 cheese cube forming a ball. You will get about 15-16 meatballs depending on how accurate your 2 tablespoon measurement was.
5. Place them on a foil lined and greased rimmed cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 17-18 minutes. Remove from oven.
7. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
8. Roasted veggies and potatoes make a great side for this. Meatballs reheat well for leftovers.

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