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Make It Happen Meatballs Recipe
Introduction
Welcome back to the kitchen! Today, we’re diving into a comforting classic: meatballs. These delicious bites are not just for spaghetti night—they can be the star of any meal or party spread. With a blend of rich flavors and a unique sauce, these meatballs will impress your family and friends. Let’s get cooking!
First things first, let’s get organized and begin our prep work. I prefer to puree or use a cheese grater for the onion – this way you get the flavor without big chunks of onion in your meatballs. Measure out everything else and dice your parsley.
I enjoy the flavor of combining ground beef with wild Italian sausage – but if you’re not into pork, simply use all ground beef. This recipe even works with chicken or turkey too – just don’t use the extra lean stuff.
Preheat Your Oven: Set it to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, Boursin cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and bread crumbs. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and hamburger seasoning.
Get Your Hands Dirty: Mix everything thoroughly until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough meatballs.
The usage of sour cream and Boursin cheese has several benefits.
- Moisture: Sour cream adds moisture to the meat mixture, helping to keep the meatballs tender and juicy during cooking.
- Flavor: The tangy flavor of sour cream enhances the overall taste of the meatballs, providing a rich, creamy element that complements the other ingredients. Boursin garlic and herb cheese works perfectly with meatballs too!
- Texture: Sour cream helps create a smoother texture, preventing the meatballs from being too dense or tough.
- Binding Agent: It can act as a binding agent, helping to hold the ingredients together, especially when combined with eggs and breadcrumbs.
Once you get the mixture done, pop this in the fridge for about 30 minutes to allow it some time to chill and bind together. This will prevent the meatballs from breaking apart prematurely.
Bake: Pop them in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they’re browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).
Measure your sauce ingredients.
Make the Sauce
- Combine Ingredients: While the meatballs are baking, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the BBQ sauce, fruit preserves, brown sugar, and honey.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes until everything is well combined and slightly thickened.
Glaze the Meatballs
- Coat and Serve: Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and drizzle the warm sauce over them. Toss gently to coat them evenly.
- Garnish (optional): You can sprinkle a bit more Parmesan or some fresh herbs for a pop of color and flavor.
Serving Suggestions
These meatballs can be served in various ways:
- As an appetizer: Serve them on toothpicks for easy snacking.
- With pasta: Toss them with your favorite pasta and extra sauce.
- In a sandwich: Stuff them into a hoagie roll with some melted cheese for a hearty meatball sub.
Conclusion
There you have it—a mouthwatering meatball recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of the Boursin cheese and the sweet-savory sauce takes these meatballs to the next level. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these meatballs are sure to be a hit. Happy cooking!
If you try this recipe, let me know how it turns out in the comments below! Enjoy!
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Make It Happen Meatballs
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- * 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- * 1 lb Italian sausage
- * 1 small onion grated
- * 5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Herbs Cheese this will add a creamy texture and amazing flavor
- * 2 tbsp sour cream for moisture
- * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese adds a nice salty kick
- * 2 large eggs to bind everything together
- * 3 cups bread crumbs for structure
- * Salt pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and hamburger seasoning (to taste)
For the Sauce:
- * 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
- * 1/4 cup fruit preserves apricot or peach work beautifully
- * 2 tbsp brown sugar for extra sweetness
- * 2-3 tbsp honey for that sticky goodness
Instructions
Prep Work
- First things first, let’s get organized and begin our prep work. I prefer to puree or use a cheese grater for the onion – this way you get the flavor without big chunks of onion in your meatballs.
- Measure out everything else and dice your parsley.
- Preheat Your Oven: Set it to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, Boursin cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and bread crumbs.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and hamburger seasoning.
- Get Your Hands Dirty: Mix everything thoroughly until just combined. Be careful not to over mix, as this can lead to tough meatballs.
- Once you get the mixture done, pop this in the fridge for about 30 minutes to allow it some time to chill and bind together.
Shape the Meatballs
- Form the Balls: Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out to ensure even cooking
- Bake: Pop them in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they’re browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).
- Measure your your sauce ingredients.
Make the Sauce
- Combine Ingredients: While the meatballs are baking, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the BBQ sauce, fruit preserves, brown sugar, and honey.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes until everything is well combined and slightly thickened.
Glaze the Meatballs
- Coat and Serve: Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and drizzle the warm sauce over them. Toss gently to coat them evenly.
- Garnish (optional): You can sprinkle a bit more Parmesan or some fresh herbs for a pop of color and flavor.
Notes
- As an appetizer: Serve them on toothpicks for easy snacking.
- With pasta: Toss them with your favorite pasta and extra sauce.
- In a sandwich: Stuff them into a hoagie roll with some melted cheese for a hearty meatball sub.
This is the BEST meatball recipe ever! They taste great! I’ve been cooking for more than 50 years and I’ve made a lot of meatballs; this is now my go to recipe. Thx for sharing, Deb
Thanks for a great recipe Matt! I reduced the amount of italian sausage by half and added ground pork (didn’t want a full on italian flavor profile. Also made a apricot sauce using apricot preserves, some good ground horseradish (not a horseradish sauce) a dash of worchestershire sauce and a bit of water. This makes a great dipping sauce for chicken tenders as well. Of course I always reduce the salt content in any recipe I try due to low sodium.restrictions. So very very good meatball recipe, Thank you again!