Meatballs with white cheese

Name: Meatballs with white cheese
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 g Apetina® Original White Cheese In Brine; 500 g minced meat; 2 eggs; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 15 g fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove; 400 g courgette; 250 g green asparagus; ½ tsp sea salt; 300 g spring cabbages; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary; ½ lemon; olive oil; 1 red chilli pepper

Delight in the comfort of home cooking with our recipe for meatballs with white cheese. The seasoned minced meat and the tangy white cheese bake to a golden finish. Served with fresh vegetables, these meatballs offer a new take on a classic favourite.

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
Blend the minced meat with your hands, along with the salt, black pepper, garlic, eggs, and chopped parsley.
Roughly crumble the white cheese cubes before blending them gently into the minced meat with the red chilli.
Roll the minced meat into small balls (30–40 balls) and bake them for approximately 12 minutes.
Cut the courgette in two and remove the inner part before cutting them into bite-size pieces.
Remove the lower part of the asparagus (2 cm), cut it into bite-size pieces, and finely chop the spring cabbage.
Mix courgette, asparagus, and spring cabbage in a bowl with sea salt to drain them. Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes, and then remove the remaining water.
Add olive oil, roughly chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 grated garlic clove to a frying pan. After 30 seconds, add the greens to the pan and fry for approximately 3 minutes.
Take the zest of ½ lemon and add it to the greens. Serve with boiled fresh summer potatoes.

Enjoy!

Ingredients

Apetina® Original White Cheese In Brine	100 g
Minced meat	500 g
Eggs	2
Salt	½ tsp
Black pepper	¼ tsp
Fresh parsley	15 g
Garlic clove	1
Courgette	400 g
Green asparagus	250 g
Sea salt	½ tsp
Spring cabbages	300 g
Fresh rosemary	1 tbsp
Lemon	½
Olive oil
Red chilli pepper	1

Tips: Making juicy meatballs with white cheese

Explore the subtle touches that take your meatballs with white cheese from tasty to outstanding. Join us as we reveal the secrets to making the ultimate meatballs with a cheesy twist.

Prevent dry meatballs

To keep your meatballs juicy, mix the ingredients gently until just combined. Over-mixing can make them dense and dry. Use your hands or a wooden spoon to fold in the seasoning, eggs, and white cheese cubes, which will help the meatballs stay moist and tender.

When shaping the meatballs, use a delicate touch and slightly oil your hands to prevent sticking and add moisture.

Double the batch and freeze

Meatballs freeze well, so consider doubling the recipe and freezing half for later. Once baked, let them cool completely and freeze them in a single layer on a baking tray before placing them in an airtight container or a freezer bag. They can be reheated directly from frozen in the oven at about 150 °C for about 30 minutes or until hot all the way through.

Try our spicy meatballs with white cheese

Our meatballs with white cheese are guaranteed to become a cherished addition to your family meals. Imagine the joy of biting into a tender meatball to find bits of soft, tangy white cheese. The combination of seasoned meat and creamy white cheese creates a taste that will have everyone eagerly awaiting their next bite.

Juicy meatballs with a hint of chilli

As you bite into the juicy meatballs, you are met with a burst of rich, meaty flavours opposite soft, salty cheese and spicy notes of chilli. The combination makes way for an incredibly flavourful and exciting meal. The chilli pepper adds just the right amount of heat without ever overshadowing the other ingredients.

We have a large selection of rich, savoury meats paired with tasty vegetables. Try our recipe for paneer and vegetable skewers, a delicious grilled salmon salad, or a steak with fennel salad and white cheese spinach sauce. The choice is yours!

Served with crisp vegetables and potatoes

We think the best way to serve these scrumptious meatballs is with crisp vegetables and tender potatoes. Courgette, asparagus, and spring cabbage offer a perfect contrast to the juicy meatballs. Adding potatoes rounds out the dining experience. Whether simply boiled or roasted to a golden crisp, potatoes soak up the flavours of the meatballs and vegetables splendidly.

Ideas for varying the recipe

Try out a few different ideas and turn these meatballs with cheese into one of your dreams. For a Mediterranean twist, consider adding chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives to the meatball mix. The tomatoes would bring a sweet and tangy flavour, while the olives would add a briny depth, enhancing the Mediterranean vibe.

If spicy food is not your thing, do not be discouraged. You can simply omit the chilli and opt for fresh herbs like basil or oregano to keep the flavour fresh and herbaceous.

For a more indulgent variation, wrap each meatball with a slice of pancetta or prosciutto before baking. This adds a crispy, salty layer that complements the soft white cheese. Have fun exploring different options!

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