Bocconcini-stuffed meatballs
These bite-size meatballs stuffed with Canadian Bocconcini make a great appetizer or snack. Serve with the Apple BBQ Sauce for an extra flavour kick.
- Prep: 20 min
- Cooking: 8 min
Ingredients
- 18 Canadian Mini Bocconcini (around 1 lb – 450 g)
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp (10 mL) Cajun spices
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Apple BBQ Sauce
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) applesauce
- 1 tsp (5 mL) lime zest
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Preparation
Drain Bocconcini and place on a plate lined with paper towels to dry.
Preheat oven to 475°F (250°C).
In a bowl, mix meat with egg, breadcrumbs, spices, salt and pepper.
Make a small patty with some of the meat mixture, place a Bocconcini in the centre and close meat around the cheese. Roll meatball between your hands to seal cheese in well. Repeat for remaining Bocconcini.
Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook in the oven for 8 minutes.
Apple BBQ Sauce
Meanwhile, mix barbecue sauce, applesauce and lime zest. Serve sauce hot or cold with meatballs.
Tips
Variations:
Cheese alternatives: Canadian Gouda, Havarti, Mozzarella.
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Nutritional information
Per serving| Energy: | 399 Calories |
| Protein: | 31 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 12 g |
| Fat: | 25 g |
| Fibre: | 0.8 g |
| Sodium: | 633 mg |
Top 5 Nutrients
| (% DV*) | |
|---|---|
| Calcium: | 12 % / 137 mg |
| Phosphorus: | 33 % |
| Selenium: | 38 % |
| Vitamin B12: | 95 % |
| Zinc: | 50 % |
