Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Kickin Meatballs!!!!

There is nothing like a little spice to add that extra kick to a dish! I was shopping and ran across this HEB Habanero Jack shredded cheese and I had to get it. I know some people may be a little intimidated about habanero peppers, but don't be! This cheese provides just a slight "KICK" and not an overwhelming "PUNCH" of the pepper.
I had a recipe for low carb meatballs (no breadcrumbs) that called for cheddar cheese, so I decided to substitute it for the habanero jack cheese. I ate my meatballs in a tomato sauce on Shirataki noodles, which was really good!!  I really enjoyed the meatballs and I hope you will too.

Habanero Jack Meatballs

1/2 pound of ground turkey
1/2 pound of lean ground beef
1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup of Habanero Jack Cheese
1/4 cup of chopped parsley
3/4 cup of ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 tbsp of garlic powder
1 tbsp of onion powder
1 teaspoon dill weed
2 tsp of Bold Tony's Chachere's Cajun Seasoning (or to taste )

Preheat oven to 375. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl making sure to work all of the ingredients together well. Roll meatballs to about golf ball size. Place meatballs on baking pan and bake for about 15-20 minutes.



Enjoy!
~Kilee


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  1. UnknownAugust 6, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    I wonder what sauce would be best for it

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    1. UnknownAugust 7, 2013 at 10:22 AM

      I have tried this recipe for a sauce for meatballs. I think it is awesome. Try this out!!!

      1 (32 ounce) jar grape jelly
      2 (12 ounce) jars chili sauce (I use Heinz Chili Sauce)

      In a pot combine the grape jelly with the chili sauce; add in the meatballs and simmer for about 45 minutes uncovered or until the sauce has thickened.

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