Description
Baked Enchilada Meatballs are a delightful fusion of classic Mexican flavors and comfort food. These tender meatballs, infused with zesty enchilada sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese, make for an enticing dinner option or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, they are sure to elevate your meal and satisfy every palate at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, drizzle enchilada sauce over each meatball, top with shredded cheese, and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg