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    Home > Appetizers and Beverages > Mexican Meatballs with Queso Blanco

    Mexican Meatballs with Queso Blanco

    Published: Feb 2, 2014 · Modified: Mar 13, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Mexican meatballs with queso blanco

    Easy Mexican meatballs drizzled in creamy spicy smooth Queso Blanco. Perfect for your next party.  Make a double batch because these won’t last long.

    Mexican Meatballs with Queso Blanco

    Well, the big game day is here. Living in Denver and being an avid Bronco fan for over thirty years, my excitement and anticipation is at a high level. As a matter of fact Denver has been Orange Power Bronco-crazed this whole season. One can only imagine how we’ve acted the last two weeks. So I’ll go ahead get it over early in this post…GO BRONCOS!

    Stepping outside the bowl, why not let one of your favorite dip recipes become a part of a bigger picture? I decided to make some spicy seasoned Mexican Meatballs and serve them drizzled with Queso Blanco Dip. Spicy flavored meatballs dripping in cheesy bliss? Yes, please…and yum!

    Now let’s get that South of the border recipe:

    Recipe for Mexican Meatballs with Queso Blanco

    I hope you give this recipe for Mexican Meatballs a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.

    Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite meatball appetizer recipe let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

    To find the recipe for Queso Blanco, head over to my post for Mexican Queso Blanco Dip.

    More Meatball Appetizer Recipes

    • Sweet Sriracha Party Meatballs
    • Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
    • Mom’s BBQ Meatballs
    • Sweet and Sour Grape Jelly Meatballs
    • Spiced Lamb Meatballs

    And if you’re looking for unique Southwestern appetizer recipes, you won’t want to miss this one for Stuffed Avocado Appetizer and this for Mexican Street Corn Dip.

    Mexican Meatballs with Queso Blanco

    Mexican Meatballs

    Easy Mexican meatballs drizzled in creamy spicy smooth cheese sauce. Perfect for your next party.  Make a double batch because these won't last long.
    5 from 18 votes
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    Course: Appetizer Recipes
    Cuisine: American/Mexican
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 30 meatballs
    Calories: 54kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
    • 1/2 Cup milk
    • 1 Cup old fashioned oats or panko bread crumbs
    • 1 egg
    • 1/2 yellow onion very fine chopped
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 Tablespoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon coriander
    • 1 Tablespoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon mustard
    • salt and pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with Pam. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Once well mixed, form the meat into small meatballs. I usually get about 20. Arrange meatballs on a baking sheet and bake 15 or 20 minutes.
    • To serve, place meatballs on a serving platter and drizzle with the Queso Blanco.

    Notes

    Link to Queso Blanco Dip Recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

      March 12, 2014 at 8:19 pm

      Probably shouldn’t mention that I am live in Washington—SeaHawks Land. Who doesn’t love a meatball. I think I make a great meatball. But your meatballs are greater than my meatballs for sure. I never thought of putting a Mexican spin on a meatball. Recently I have two versions of an Asian meatball both of which gave new meaning to the word savory.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        March 15, 2014 at 11:30 am

        No, don’t mention Seahawk land please! 🙂 We’re still not over it. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Heading over to your site right now.

        Reply
    2. Vickie says

      February 22, 2014 at 1:30 pm

      Cancel the missing friend report. Catching up on your blog has been on my list for far too long – but I wanted to have some time to savor the pictures and recipes. This looks sinfully decadent – love the idea of Mexican meatballs! We had queso fundido (Pioneer Woman’s recipe ish) and it was a hit. Would have been twice as nice with some of your meatballs. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        February 22, 2014 at 1:52 pm

        Missing friend report cancelled! 🙂 Queso Fundido has been on my list for a long time. I’ve been eyeing a Rick Bayless recipe, I’ll have to Google Pioneer Woman’s version.

        Reply
    3. Griffin says

      February 10, 2014 at 5:43 am

      Oh my!! I could hurt myself eating those. They look amazing. Printed out to try real soon. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 11, 2014 at 6:28 am

        I was really pleased with the flavor of my meatballs. And with queso blonco we couldn’t stop eating these. Thanks Griffin.

        Reply
    4. Happier Than A Pig in Mud says

      February 08, 2014 at 3:25 pm

      The meatballs truly look amazing! I love that each of you has a different style shirt on in the pic-how fun! I’m bummed about the outcome of the game too, on to next season:@)

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 09, 2014 at 10:39 am

        Thanks so much! And for stopping by and the comment. I can’t ever think about next season yet… geez such a bummer of a game. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Lea Ann says

      February 07, 2014 at 6:15 am

      Sad it was Ansh. What a mess. But the sun came up on Monday and it’s back to routine. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Chilebrown says

      February 06, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      I have no comment absolutely at all: except, those meatballs look fantastic.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 07, 2014 at 6:09 am

        I really like your comment ChiliB.

        Reply
    7. John@Kitchen Riffs says

      February 05, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      Love those meatballs! So wonderful. Sorry about the Broncos, but there’s always next year!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 07, 2014 at 6:16 am

        Darn those Broncos! Thanks John. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Nicole @ Daily Dish Recipes says

      February 04, 2014 at 8:29 pm

      Yes please. I’ll take a whole plate! AH-MAY-ZING! These look so darn good!!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 07, 2014 at 6:15 am

        Thank you Nicole! And thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    9. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      February 04, 2014 at 1:39 pm

      Your meatballs with queso blanco sound like a real winner. Your Broncos put our Patriots out of the running and we thought for sure they were going to win the Superbowl. There is always next year for everyone.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 07, 2014 at 6:14 am

        It was a sad day in Denver Karen. I thought we were going to win too and instead it was…. well, what it was.

        Reply
    10. Rocky Mountain Woman says

      February 04, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      much sadness here about the SB – but there’s always next year!

      These look like a nice comforting way to console myself…

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 07, 2014 at 6:13 am

        It was much sadness. I’m still stunned and eating meatballs. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Jane's Adventures in Dinner says

      February 04, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Yum! Gorgeous meatballs but that sauce is divine!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 07, 2014 at 6:13 am

        Thanks so much Jane. And I have to head over to your blog to check out that Bacon Maple Cocktail.

        Reply
    12. Tammi @ Momma's Meals says

      February 04, 2014 at 10:11 am

      Welcome to #SundaySupper! I love checking out new blogs!! I LOVE your meatballs, I have grown to love making any and all meatballs I can’t wait to give yours a shot!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 07, 2014 at 6:12 am

        Thanks for the welcome Tammi. Let me know how you like them. I think I got the seasonings pretty spot on.

        Reply
    13. cheri says

      February 04, 2014 at 9:17 am

      This recipe looks delicious, love the queso blanco sauce!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 07, 2014 at 6:11 am

        Thanks so much Cheri. And thanks for taking the time to comment. Always love new visitors.

        Reply
    14. Shaina says

      February 04, 2014 at 9:10 am

      Seriously I could eat an entire bowl full of queso blanco. That stuff is so freaking delicious!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 07, 2014 at 6:11 am

        Love it. I think I could too. Thanks for stopping by and the comment.

        Reply
    15. Barbara says

      February 04, 2014 at 6:03 am

      Absolutely delicious looking meatballs, Lea Ann! So disappointed re the game…imagine Denver is bummed out, but thought the sportsmanship on everyone’s part was wonderful to behold.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        February 04, 2014 at 6:31 am

        I agree Barbara. Always good to hear from you.

        Reply
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