Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1 large egg
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and minced
• 3 jalapeños, minced
• 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
• 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon New Mexico chili powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well, do not over mix or you will have tough meatballs. Using a 1 tablespoon scoop, scoop out meat and place on baking sheet.  After all meatballs have been scooped onto tray, roll into balls.

3. Bake for 20-22 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.

4. Serve and enjoy!

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