Cheesy Meatloaf Meatballs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat and Main Components
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80/20 ground beef (2 pounds)
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Bella mushrooms, finely pureed (1 pint)
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Premium cheddar cheese, cubed (6 ounces)
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Large egg (1)
→ Seasonings and Binders
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Buttery crackers, crushed (1 sleeve)
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Yellow mustard (2 tablespoons)
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Ketchup (2 tablespoons)
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Worcestershire sauce (1 tablespoon)
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Black pepper (1 teaspoon)
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Onion powder (1 teaspoon)
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Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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Puree the mushrooms until fine in texture. Crush the crackers into crumbs and set aside. Cut the cheddar cheese into small cubes.
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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, pureed mushrooms, crushed crackers, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, all seasonings, and the egg. Mix thoroughly with clean hands.
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Form 12 large meatballs, making a depression in each. Place 1-3 cheese cubes in the center of each depression and carefully cover the cheese completely with the meat mixture.
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Place the stuffed meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes until cooked through. Serve warm with your choice of sides.
# Notes:
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These meatballs can be served with mashed potatoes or your favorite sauce.
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For best results, ensure cheese is completely enclosed in the meat mixture to prevent leaking during cooking.