Mexican Meatballs with Queso Blanco
Mexican Meatballs with Queso Blanco are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for any gathering, from game days to family dinners. These tender beef meatballs are infused with bold spices and served with a creamy, zesty cheese sauce that takes them to a new level of deliciousness. Each bite is a delightful combination of savory and cheesy goodness, making them ideal as an appetizer or main dish. Plus, they’re quick and easy to prepare, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of your guests rather than slaving away in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup half and half or milk
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 egg
- 1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it lightly with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, half and half (or milk), oats, egg, onion, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, mustard, and salt. Mix until just combined and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1.5 inches in diameter) and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve warm with queso blanco drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7 meatballs (about 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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