Description
These Fried Cheesy Ground Beef Balls are a delicious appetizer or snack perfect for parties. They are packed with flavor from the seasoned breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, and a hint of garlic and onion. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these cheesy meatballs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Balls:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
For Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Balls: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, shredded cheese, and parsley. Mix well and roll into balls.
- Dredge and Coat: Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs. Roll each beef ball in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Heat oil in a skillet, fry the beef balls in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra cheesiness, stuff each ball with a small cube of mozzarella.
- These can also be baked at 400°F for 15–20 minutes for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
