This is a fun take on a bun-free burger! We combine all the best cheeseburger ingredients, but instead make meatballs. Serve big ones with your favorite taters or turn small ones into an appetizer-sized snack.

Cheeseburger Meatballs

Course: Appetizer, dinner

Servings:

Calories: 593kcal

Use pantry and freezer staples to whip up a unique take on "meat and potatoes" dinner.

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Ingredients

Meatballs

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Baked Potatoes

4 russet potatoes

Dipping Sauce

1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp mustard

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400. Clean and dry the potatoes, then stab each 4-6 times with a regular fork. Place directly on a upper shelf in the oven. Bake for one hour or until you can pierce with a knife without resistance.
Combine the meatball ingredients in a bowl, making sure to evenly disperse everything. Using a small scoop or your hands, make 1" sized meatballs. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake for 20 minutes or until browned.
Meanwhile, combine ketchup and mustard in a small bowl. Set aside.
Serve the potatoes with your favorite toppings. Use the ketchup and mustard sauce as a dipping sauce for the meatballs.

Notes

GLUTEN-FREE

Replace the breadcrumbs in the meatballs with a gluten-free alternative breadcrumb.

DAIRY-FREE

Skip the cheese in the meatballs. When you add the ingredients to the bowl, start with half the breadcrumbs. Only add the rest if the mixture seems dry.

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