Jalapeño Meatballs

Here is a fun recipe that is great for appetizers, parties or any gathering that needs a little spicing up. 

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound regular pork sausage
• 1 (8 ounce) brick of cream cheese at room temperature
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 container of French’s Jalapeño crisps (half put in a food processor to turn into bread crumbs, half leave intact.)
• 1 small onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp ground Mexican oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground ghost pepper

Directions

• Add all the ingredients into a large bowl. 
• Put on latex gloves
• Mix bowl well with hands kneading all the ingredients together.
• Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Line your large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• Scoop slightly rounded tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll into balls.
• Place 1-2 inches apart on sheet.
• Bake for 14-15 minutes.

I hope you enjoy this spicy little treat!

Until Next Time,

Mrs. Kay L Rice