Name: Cheesy BBQ Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can, (do not drain)); 2 cups barbecue sauce (divided); ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 pound ground beef; 1 egg; 14 saltine crackers (crushed); 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

We've got a super easy meatball recipe for you. They are covered in a delicious bbq sauce that adds the perfect amount of zest. Serve it over a bed or rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal. Or you can use them at a party and serve them with toothpicks. They are a crowd favorite.

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These meatballs are baked. No frying involved. Loaded with so much flavor and a delicious bbq sauce drizzled over the top.

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how to make Cheesy BBQ Meatballs

Some regular household ingredients are all you need for this simple and delicious meatball recipe.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. While oven is warming, mix together the diced tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce, and onion powder in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.

Cover a cookie sheet with foil and lightly spray with non stick cooking spray.
In a medium sized bowl combine the meat, egg, crackers, cheese, and remaining barbecue sauce until blended.
Roll hamburger into 1 inch balls and place on prepared cookie sheet.

Bake for about 15 minutes or until done.

While the meatballs are cooking, place tomato/bbq sauce mixture in a saucepan and heat over med/low heat until it barely starts to boil. Stir well.
Place cooked meatballs over a bed of rice or mashed potatoes. Pour bbq mixture over the top.
You can also place the meatball and bbq mixture in a slow cooker that is on LOW heat. This is a great way to serve cheesy bbq meatballs at a party.

This is the ideal party food or great for dinner. Our kids loved slow cooker meatballs with bbq sauce.

Items needed to make Cheesy BBQ Meatballs

Rimmed Cookie Sheet – A great cookie sheet that comes in a 2 pack.
Mixing Bowl Set – These mixing bowls come in a set of 4 with airtight lids.
Slow Cooker – Great 6 quart slow cooker with a locking lid. Great for transporting food.

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Serves: 6

Cheesy BBQ Meatballs Recipe

We've got a super easy meatball recipe for you. They are covered in a delicious bbq sauce that adds the perfect amount of zest.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Ingredients

14.5 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can, (do not drain)
2 cups barbecue sauce divided
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 pound ground beef
1 egg
14 saltine crackers crushed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 degrees.
While oven is warming, mix together the tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups bbq sauce, and onion powder. Set aside.
Cover a cookie sheet with foil and lightly spray with non stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl combine the meat, egg, crushed crackers, cheese, and 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce. Mix together well.
Roll hamburger mixture into 1 inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
While the meatballs are cooking, place the tomato/bbq sauce mixture in a saucepan and bring to a boil over med/low heat.
We like to serve these meatballs over a bed of rice or mashed potatoes. Place on rice and spoon bbq sauce over the meatballs.
Serve immediately.

Notes

You can also place the cooked meatballs in a slow cooker and pour bbq sauce mixture over the top. Set on LOW setting and serve at a party right out of the slow cooker.

Nutrition

Calories: 396 kcal · Carbohydrates: 47 g · Protein: 24 g · Fat: 12 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 94 mg · Sodium: 1235 mg · Potassium: 653 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 34 g · Vitamin A: 522 IU · Vitamin C: 7 mg · Calcium: 202 mg · Iron: 4 mg