Cheese Meatballs with Mushroom Sauté

Cheese Meatballs with Mushroom Sauté is a delightful and comforting dish perfect for any occasion. The combination of savory meatballs and rich mushroom sauté creates a meal that is both hearty and satisfying. With melted cheddar cheese on top, it’s a dish that will make everyone’s taste buds sing. Read on to discover how to make this delicious recipe that is sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

• 500 g ground meat
• 1 egg
• 1 tea glass of breadcrumbs (approximately 100 g)
• 1 onion (for meatballs)
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 teaspoons of baking soda
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• 5 tablespoons of oil
• 1 onion (for sauté)
• 1 capia pepper
• 200 g mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon of starch
• 2.5 cups of milk (approximately 600 ml)
• Cheddar cheese (grated, to taste)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. In a suitable mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, baking soda, salt, and black pepper. Knead the mixture until well combined.
3. Tear off pieces of the meat mixture and shape them into small balls. Arrange the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are cooked through and slightly browned.
5. While the meatballs are baking, heat 5 tablespoons of oil in a suitable pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and capia pepper, sautéing until the onions are translucent.
6. Add the chopped mushrooms to the pan along with any desired spices. Cook until the mushrooms release their liquid and begin to absorb it, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Stir in the tablespoon of starch and gradually add the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
8. Once the meatballs are done baking, remove them from the oven. Place the roasted mushrooms at the bottom of a serving dish, and then add the meatballs on top.
9. Top the meatballs with grated cheddar cheese and return to the oven. Bake until the cheese is melted and slightly browned, about 5-10 minutes.
10. Serve the dish hot for a delightful meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Nutrition Info (per serving): Approximately 350 calories, 25 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates, 25 g fat.

How to serve

Cheese Meatballs with Mushroom Sauté can be served as a main dish alongside a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. For a comforting side, consider pairing it with creamy mashed potatoes or a warm crusty bread. Drizzle some extra sauté sauce over the top for added flavor before serving.

FAQs

1. Can I use different types of cheese?
Yes, you can substitute Cheddar cheese with other melting cheeses like mozzarella or Gouda for a different flavor profile.

2. Can I make these meatballs ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can prepare the meatballs in advance, freeze them, and bake them fresh when needed.

3. How do I know when the meatballs are fully cooked?
The meatballs should be browned on the outside and reach an internal temperature of 75 degrees Celsius (165 degrees Fahrenheit) to ensure they are fully cooked.

Cheese Meatballs with Mushroom Sauté

A delightful and comforting dish featuring savory meatballs topped with melted cheddar cheese and served alongside a rich mushroom sauté.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Comfort Food

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the meatballs

• 500 g ground meat
• 1 piece egg
• 100 g breadcrumbs approximately 1 tea glass
• 1 piece onion grated
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

For the sauté

• 5 tablespoons oil
• 1 piece onion chopped
• 1 piece capia pepper chopped
• 200 g mushrooms chopped
• 1 tablespoon starch
• 600 ml milk approximately 2.5 cups
• to taste cheddar cheese grated

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. In a suitable mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, baking soda, salt, and black pepper. Knead the mixture until well combined.
3. Tear off pieces of the meat mixture and shape them into small balls. Arrange the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Baking Meatballs

1. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are cooked through and slightly browned.

Sautéing Mushrooms

1. While the meatballs are baking, heat 5 tablespoons of oil in a suitable pan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and capia pepper, sautéing until the onions are translucent.
3. Add the chopped mushrooms to the pan along with any desired spices. Cook until the mushrooms release their liquid and begin to absorb it, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the tablespoon of starch and gradually add the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.

Assembly

1. Once the meatballs are done baking, remove them from the oven. Place the roasted mushrooms at the bottom of a serving dish, and then add the meatballs on top.
2. Top the meatballs with grated cheddar cheese and return to the oven. Bake until the cheese is melted and slightly browned, about 5-10 minutes.
3. Serve the dish hot for a delightful meal.

Notes

Cheese Meatballs with Mushroom Sauté can be served as a main dish alongside a fresh salad or steamed vegetables. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or warm crusty bread. Drizzle some extra sauté sauce over the top for added flavor before serving.