Description
These Jalapeno Popper Smoked Meatballs are a delicious and savory twist on traditional meatballs, with a spicy kick from jalapeños and creamy melted cheese in every bite. Perfect for a barbecue or a game day appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 recommended)
- ¼ cup bread crumbs (plain)
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Filling:
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (cut into 8 cubes)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cut into 8 cubes)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and thinly sliced into 8 slices)
Instructions
- Start smoker and set it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Preheat the smoker.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper until just combined. Mix the meatball ingredients together.
- Shape into 8 meatballs. Form the meat mixture into balls.
- Flatten each meatball and place a cube of cream cheese, cubed cheddar cheese and a slice of jalapeño in the center. Add the filling ingredients to the center of each meatball.
- Place on preheated smoker for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Smoke the meatballs until done.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Jalapeno Popper, Smoked Meatballs, BBQ, Game Day, Appetizer
