Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped
- 1 pcs egg
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1.5 oz cheddar, cut into 10 small cubes
- 1 cup prepared macaroni and cheese, chilled (I used this Quick stove top mac & cheese recipe)
- 2 tbsp barbecue sauce (optional)
Cooking Steps
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Combine beef, onion, egg, panko bread crumbs, shredded cheese and pepper. Mix just until combined (over mixing will create tough meatballs).
- Divide meat into 10 equal pieces. Squish each piece of meat into a thin circle. Top with 1 slightly heaping tablespoon of macaroni (as much as can fit) and 1 cheddar cube.
- Fold sides up pinching to seal and form into a meatball. Place meatballs on a parchment lined pan and brush with barbecue sauce.
- Bake 24-26 minutes or until the center of each meatball reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
