Meatballs with Chorizo and Cheese
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1-1/2 cups minced onion
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 lb. chorizo sausage, casings removed
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Authentic Mexican Cheese
- 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cups spicy marinara or pasta sauce
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients except pasta sauce. Add onion mixture; mix well. Shape heaping tablespoons of meat mixture into small balls; place on large foil-lined baking sheet. Cook in preheated 400°F oven 18 to 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- 3
Place meatballs in two large skillets. Spoon 1 cup pasta sauce over meatballs in each skillet. Cover; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes. Turn meatballs over; cover and continue cooking 5 to 8 minutes or until meatballs and sauce are heated through. Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish served over rice or pasta.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 64 appetizers or 8 main dish servings
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 64 appetizers or 8 main dish servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 582
Total Fat 37.9g
Saturated Fat 14.7g
Trans Fat 15.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 152mg
Sodium 1038mg
Carbohydrates 21g
Protein 36g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Vitamin A 124%
Vitamin C 32%
Calcium 259%
Iron 4%
