Recipe: Cheeseburger Meatball Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, small dice
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 egg
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• ¾ cup bread crumbs
• ½ cup reduced-fat mild cheddar shredded cheese
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional toppings:
• lettuce
• tomato
• pickle
• *Optional toppings are not included in nutritional calculations.

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, a silicone baking mat, or lightly grease it with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat, then add the oil, onion and garlic. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the onions are translucent. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow to cool.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg and add the beef, Worcestershire, dijon mustard, bread crumbs, cheese, salt and black pepper. Using clean hands, mix together until all of the ingredients are combined.
4. Scoop 26 meatballs, each measuring about 1 tablespoon, and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until browned and done.

Nutrition Information