Pork Meatballs with Apples and Cheddar Cheese

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    27 mins

  • Servings

    21 meatballs

  • Calories

    107 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Pork Meatballs with Apples and Cheddar Cheese

Sweet and savory pork sausage meatballs with apples and cheddar cheese are a cozy, easy dinner in less than 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound ground pork sausage (I use Jimmy Dean brand)
  • 1 small apple, peeled and grated (about 1 cup)
  • ½ of a small white onion, grated (about ½ cup)
  • ½ cup stuffing mix (I use Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Classic Stuffing mix)
  • ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • For serving: buttered noodles tossed with salt and pepper; chopped fresh herbs
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, use your hands or a fork to gently combine all of the meatball ingredients, being careful not to over-mix. If time allows, cover the bowl and chill for about 1 hour (this is optional, but will make the meatballs easier to shape).
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Use a scoop to shape the meat mixture into 1 ½-inch balls. Tip: rub your hands with a little bit of oil to prevent the meatballs from sticking. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown on the outside and no longer pink in the center.

Notes

  • Combine the meatball mixture with your hands — not with a wooden spoon. The more gentle you can be, the more light, moist, and tender your meatballs will stay. Don’t overmix, or you’ll end up with tough, dense, and dry meatballs.
  • If you have some extra time, chill the meatball mixture for at least 1 hour before shaping. I don’t always do this (it’s not necessary), but it does make the shaping easier if the mixture is more firm.
  • A cookie scoop helps form even meatballs that cook in about the same amount of time. Scoop, roll gently in your hands, and then bake!
  • Coat your hands with a little bit of olive oil periodically as you’re shaping the meatballs. The oil prevents the meat from sticking to your hands, and also helps the outside of the meatballs brown when they’re in the oven.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1meatball Calories 107kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.05g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 238mg (10%) Potassium 84mg (2%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 21meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 107 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1meatball
Calories 107kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 238mg 10%
Potassium 84mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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