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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 Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq meatballs, best meatballs, Easy Meatball recipe, Easy Meatballs
Servings: 6
Calories: 396kcal

Equipment

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