Barbecue Cheddar Meatballs
Note: This recipe was updated on August 7th, 2019 after reviews suggested changes for texture. Recipe was re-tested and adapted for better quality results.
Barbecue Cheddar Meatballs
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 214kcal
Cost: $1.49 per serving
Barbecue, cheddar and ground beef meatballs for great flavor and a protein focused meal! Makes approximately 16 meatballs.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce lowest sugar available
- 1 tsp grill seasoning of choice
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Fold together until well mixed.
- Use a cookie scoop to form 1 inch meatballs and place in mini muffin pan. Bake for 18 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature has reached 160F.
- Remove from oven. Allow to cool and serve immediately. May serve with additional sauce, however additional sauce not included in nutrition information.
Nutrition
Serving: 3oz | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition Facts
Barbecue Cheddar Meatballs
Amount Per Serving (3 oz)
Calories 214
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 515mg22%
Potassium 488mg14%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 113IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
How many meatballs does one batch make and what is the serving size?
Great question! This will make 4 servings of 3 ounces each. It will make approximately 16 meatballs.
I made these and they were a huge hit with my family!
Walmart has sugar free BBQ sauce and sugar free ketchup.
Great!
Great!! Thank you for your review Cathy and it’s always great to hear from you!
“liquid smoke is not available where I live. How necessary is it? Could I substitute or just skip it?
@Katie Ham you can skip it. It’s not that necessary it just gives it a richer flavor. You could try Worcestershire sauce if that one is available.
I made these tonight. I love the flavor, but I found that they fell apart. Did anyone else have this problem? What can I do??
Thanks!
@Angela sometimes my mixtures do seem more liquidy than other times…maybe the brands I used or who knows what. If it’s feeling extra moist I will add grated Parmesan cheese and that helps it adhere more!