For too long, meatballs have been expected to behave themselves. Sit politely atop spaghetti. Take a bath in red sauce. Maybe show up on a hoagie if they’re feeling adventurous. Questified Spicy Queso Meatballs have other plans. Lean ground beef gets mixed with crushed Quest Spicy Queso Flavor Tortilla Style Protein Chips, jalapeño, chili powder and paprika for a spicy, cheesy twist that takes the humble meatball into completely uncharted lands. And suddenly, spaghetti feels very far away.
Check out the full recipe below:
NUTRITIONAL INFO
SPICY QUESO MEATBALLS
Yields: 6 servings | Serving Size: 3 meatballs
Calories: 220 | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Net Carb: 2g
Total Carb: 3g | Sugar: <1g
Ingredients
SPICY QUESO MEATBALLS
- 1lbs ground beef, lean
- 1 egg
- 2 bags Quest Spicy Queso Tortilla Chips, crushed
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and diced
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and combine.
- Separate the mixture into 18 evenly sized balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 10-12 minutes and cooked through. Serve immediately with spicy queso dip if desired.
