Recently my family and I went on vacation to Florida to visit my parents. One of the snacks I packed were Cheez-Its, which I forgot how much I LOVE Cheez-Its! On the way home we ran into a lot of traffic, in which our drive became a 20 hour excursion and my husband drove straight through. Anyone else have a husband who likes to get to their destination with minimum stops?!! Well as the co-pilate I became very addicted to Cheez-Its, it’d been ages since I’d had them, and I kept dreaming about what I could make with them! Cheeseburgers were still on my mind from the 4th of July celebration and so these babies were born! These cheeseburger meatballs are the perfect game day appetizer and with football season coming up, I know you need these in your life!!!
What Makes these Cheeseburger Meatballs:
- Ground Beef
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Relish
- Salt & Pepper
- Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese
- Extra Cheesy Cheez-Its
- Dipping Sauces: Ketchup, Mayo, Ranch, the options are endless
Cheeseburger Meatballs
*Makes about 16 meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp dill relish
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup pepper jack or cheddar cheese cubes
- 2 cups Extra Cheesy Cheez-Its
- 2 eggs
- Neutral oil for pan
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ketchup, mustard, dill relish, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Scoop about 1–2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and flatten it into a small disc. Place a cheese cube in the center, then wrap the meat around the cheese and roll gently in your hands until a smooth ball forms and the cheese is fully sealed inside. Repeat until all meatballs are formed.
- Crush the Extra Cheesy Cheez-Its into fine crumbs and pour into a shallow bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until fully combined.
- Dip each meatball into the egg mixture, then roll in the crushed Cheez-Its until completely coated. Set aside and repeat until all meatballs are breaded.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add enough neutral oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Once hot, add the meatballs in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
- Cook for about 3–5 minutes per side, turning carefully, until golden brown and cooked through (about 12–15 minutes total depending on size).
- Remove from the skillet and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
Cheeseburger Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp dill relish
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup pepper jack or cheddar cheese cubes
- 2 cups Extra Cheesy Cheez-Its
- 2 eggs
- Neutral oil for pan
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ketchup, mustard, dill relish, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Scoop about 1–2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and flatten it into a small disc. Place a cheese cube in the center, then wrap the meat around the cheese and roll gently in your hands until a smooth ball forms and the cheese is fully sealed inside. Repeat until all meatballs are formed.
- Crush the Extra Cheesy Cheez-Its into fine crumbs and pour into a shallow bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until fully combined.
- Dip each meatball into the egg mixture, then roll in the crushed Cheez-Its until completely coated. Set aside and repeat until all meatballs are breaded.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add enough neutral oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Once hot, add the meatballs in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
- Cook for about 3–5 minutes per side, turning carefully, until golden brown and cooked through (about 12–15 minutes total depending on size).
- Remove from the skillet and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
What did you think?