Cheddar Bay Chicken Meatballs Recipe – Made with ground chicken, Cheddar Bay biscuit mix, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic butter, these meatballs are packed with delicious flavor. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering. Serve them with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
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Chicken meatballs with cheddar cheese and bay
These Cheddar Bay Chicken Meatballs are an irresistible treat. These meatballs combine ground chicken with the rich and delicious blend of Cheddar Bay biscuits, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. Finished with a touch of garlic butter, these meatballs boast a perfect balance of savory and aromatic notes. Baked to perfection, they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish. Each bite is a delicious combination of cheesy, garlicky, and buttery flavors that will have everyone wanting seconds.
How to make chicken meatballs with cheddar cheese and cheddar sauce
This recipe is super easy to make and only contains five simple ingredients. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, add the ground chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix with the seasoning packet. Mix on medium speed until combined.
Use a cookie scoop to form the chicken mixture into balls. Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven. Brush the cooked meatballs with melted garlic butter. Garnish with parsley.
Helpful Tips and FAQs
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can Mix the ingredients by hand..
- DO NOT COOK The chicken. You are using raw ground chicken.
- Can be substituted with ground turkey.
- If you want spicy meatballs, add a little red pepper flakes.
- To make your own garlic butter, combine melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning to taste.
- I used sharp cheddar cheese on the meatballs. Feel free to use any grated cheese you prefer.
- I use a small cookie scoop To distribute the dough.
- Can I make chicken meatballs ahead of time? Yes! Prepare the chicken mixture and shape it into balls. Place the balls on a baking tray, cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight.
- Can I freeze chicken meatballs? Yes! These meatballs can be frozen. Roll the chicken mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer until the balls are frozen. Transfer to a freezer bag.
- There is no need to defrost the meatballs before cooking them. You can bake them from frozen. Just add a couple of minutes to the cooking time so they can defrost in the oven.
- For gluten free meatballs, use a box of Red Lobster gluten-free biscuit mix.
- Save leftovers In an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave.
- Leftovers are great with pasta or on top of a salad.
What to serve with baked chicken meatballs?
These chicken meatballs have been made time and time again in our house. We love the flavors! This is our go-to recipe for game day parties and meal prep. When it comes to what to serve alongside these meatballs, the possibilities are endless!
- For a fresh and vibrant contrast, serve them alongside a fresh garden salad with mixed vegetables, cherry tomatoes and a light vinaigrette.
- Roasted vegetablesas broccoli, asparaguseither French beansadds a nutritious and colorful touch.
- Mix the meatballs with spaghetti and tomato sauce or alfredo sauce.
- If you’re looking for something more substantial, consider Creamy mashed potatoes or a fluffy rice pilafwhich can help soak up any excess garlic butter from the meatballs.
- For a fun and enjoyable touch, serve them with a side of breadsticks with cheese and garlic or a warm, crusty baguette.
- If you are serving these meatballs as an appetizer, add your favorite dipping sauces: Ranch dressingbasil pesto or marinara sauce.
No matter what you serve these meatballs with, they’re sure to be a hit with the whole family! Looking for more game day recipes? Here are some popular recipes from the website:
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Chicken meatballs with cheddar cheese and bay
Produce: 5 dozen
Cheddar Bay Chicken Meatballs Recipe – Made with ground chicken, Cheddar Bay biscuit mix, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic butter, these meatballs are packed with delicious flavor. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering. Serve them with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
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Preheat oven to 400ºF.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the cookie mix and seasoning packet, ground chicken, cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Mix until just incorporated.
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Form into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet (you can freeze them at this point).
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden.
- If you don’t have a mixer, you can mix the ingredients by hand.
- DO NOT cook the chicken. You are using raw ground chicken.
- Can be substituted with ground turkey.
- If you want spicy meatballs, add some red pepper flakes.
- To make your own garlic butter, combine melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning to taste.
- I use a small cookie scoop to divide the dough into portions.
- Can I make chicken meatballs ahead of time? Yes! Prepare the chicken mixture and form into balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet, cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight.
- Can I freeze chicken meatballs? Yes! These meatballs can be frozen. Roll the chicken mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer until the balls are frozen. Transfer them to a freezer bag.
- There is no need to defrost the meatballs before cooking them. You can bake them from frozen. Just add a couple of minutes to the cooking time so they can defrost in the oven.
- To make gluten-free meatballs, use a box of Red Lobster gluten-free biscuit mix.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the microwave.
- Leftovers are great with pasta or on top of a salad.
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