Description
Delicious bite-sized cheeseburger bites infused with jalapeños and creamy cheese, perfect for gatherings or game days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or lean beef
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for coating)
- Cooking spray or oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine in a large bowl the ground turkey or beef, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small bite-sized patties or balls.
- Roll each patty in breadcrumbs to coat if using.
- Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with a little oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
- Serve warm, optionally with dipping sauce.
Notes
These bites can be prepared ahead of time and frozen. They are great for any occasion, from family dinners to game nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg