Categories: Mexican

Ingredients

• 4 oz. can chopped green chilies
• 2 tbsp. taco seasoning
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 3 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 16 cubes
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tbsp. water
• 1 2/3 cups crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips
• Sauce:
• 1/3 cup taco sauce
• 3 tbsp. honey

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400. In a large bowl, combine chilies and taco seasoning. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly Divide into 16 portions. Shape each portion around a cheese cube to cover completely.

2. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg white and water. Place crushed chips in a separate bowl. Dip meatballs in egg mixture, then in crushed chips, patting to help coating adhere. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15×10×1-in. baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

3. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, mix taco sauce and honey. Microwave, covered, on high 30-45 seconds or until heated through. Serve sauce with meatballs.

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