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Cheesy Taco Meatballs

Cheesy Taco Meatballs are great as an easy appetizer recipe, or add them to tortillas for a fun twist on tacos! They're also low carb & gluten free!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 18 meatballs
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork sausage
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened & cubed
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 oz diced green chilies
  • ¼ cup taco seasoning click link for homemade recipe
  • 12 oz hot sauce

Instructions

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  1. Combine the sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green chilies and taco seasoning in a large bowl.
  2. Form into 18-20 balls.
  3. Place a large skillet or dutch oven on the stove over medium heat.
  4. Add the meatballs to the skillet and brown on all sides for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Once the meatballs are browned, pour the hot sauce over the balls.
  6. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Notes

  • Mild or hot pork sausage can be used. I used 1 lb mild and 1 lb hot to make these meatballs slightly spicy.
  • The spice of the meatballs will be determined by both the sausage and hot sauce you use. Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness to your liking. I used Pico Pica Hot Sauce for this recipe, as it's a family favorite!
  • To make these taco meatballs vegetarian, substitute 2 lbs soyrizo for the pork sausage.

Nutrition Information

Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 960mg (40%) Potassium 176mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 346mg (7%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 960mg 40%
Potassium 176mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 346mg 7%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.