BBQ Meatballs with Cheese Grits
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
841 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
BBQ Meatballs with Cheese Grits
Description
The meatballs consist of ground pork mixed with egg, breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, shaped into uniform balls and baked until browned and cooked through. Baking them produces a firm texture with a lightly glazed exterior from the BBQ sauce.
The cheese grits are prepared by boiling chicken broth and milk with garlic powder, then stirring in quick-cooking grits and salt. After simmering until thickened, butter, cheddar cheese, and black pepper are incorporated for a creamy and flavorful side.
Combining these two components results in a balanced dish with the rich, cheesy softness of the grits complementing the flavorful pork meatballs. It is well suited for a comfortable home meal and can be served as a main course.
Ingredients
BBQ Meatballs
- 1 lb. ground pork $3.49
- 1 large egg $0.21
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs $0.07
- 1 cup BBQ sauce $0.54, divided
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
Cheese Grits
- 2 cups chicken broth $0.26
- 2 cups milk $1.25
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
- 1 cup grits $0.49, quick cooking
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 2 Tbsp butter $0.18
- 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
- 1 cup cheddar cheese $1.15, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, 2 Tbsp BBQ sauce, salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder to a bowl. Use your hands to mix the seasoning into the pork until everything is well combined.
- Divide and shape the pork mixture into 16 meatballs about the size of ping pong balls. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Transfer the meatballs to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the cheese grits. Combine the chicken broth, milk, and garlic powder in a medium saucepot. Place a lid on top and bring it up to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching.
- Once boiling, stir in the quick cooking grits and salt. Turn the heat down to medium-low and let the grits simmer for about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the grits from the heat and stir in the butter and pepper. Next, stir in the shredded cheddar, one handful at a time, until fully melted into the grits.
- Once the meatballs have finished baking, add them to a clean bowl and pour the remaining BBQ sauce over top. Stir to combine. The heat from the meatballs will warm the BBQ sauce. If your BBQ sauce is cold from refrigeration, you may want to heat the meatballs and sauce in a saucepot over low for a few minutes.
- To serve, place about one cup of the cheese grits in the bottom of a bowl. Top with four meatballs and some of the BBQ sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 841 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 841kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Sodium | 2010mg | 84% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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