Description
Elevate your next gathering with these flavorful Mexican Meatballs with Queso Blanco. This easy recipe combines tender beef meatballs infused with spices, topped with a creamy queso blanco sauce that adds the perfect finishing touch. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these meatballs are sure to impress. With quick preparation and cooking times, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in less than an hour. Serve them as appetizers with fresh guacamole or over rice for a hearty meal—either way, they’ll be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup half and half (or milk)
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 egg
- 1/2 sweet onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, half and half, oats, egg, onion, spices, mustard, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Serve warm drizzled with queso blanco and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg