Vegetarian Cheeseburger Meatballs

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Vegetarian Cheeseburger Meatballs

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Recipe Data

15
Servings
10min
Prep
25min
Total

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Description

No meat? No problem! These vegetarian meatballs use plant-based ground protein, served with melted cheese.

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Ingredients
Serves 15
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Meatballs
1 lbs. plant-based ground meat
¼ c. Hy-Vee plain bread crumbs
¼ c. white onions, finely chopped
1 Hy-Vee large egg, beaten
2 tbsp. Hy-Vee ketchup
2 tbsp. Hy-Vee dill pickle relish
2 tsp. Hy-Vee original yellow mustard
1 tsp. Hy-Vee steak & burger seasoning
¼ tsp. Hy-Vee salt
¼ tsp. Hy-Vee black pepper
Sauce
½ (15-oz.) jar Hy-Vee Cheddar cheese dip
3 tbsp. Hy-Vee 2% reduced-fat milk
1 tbsp. Hy-Vee ketchup
Tomato, chopped; for garnish
Dill pickle, chopped; for garnish

Things To Grab

  • Skillet or rimmed baking sheet
  • Large bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking pan with foil; lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.

  2. Gently combine plant-based ground meat, bread crumbs, white onions, egg, 2 tablespoons ketchup, relish, mustard, steak and burger seasoning, salt, and pepper. 

  3. Shape meatballs with 1-1/4-inch cookie scoop or moistened hands. Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet about 1-inch apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once halfway through until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Drain on paper towels.

    Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
    To cook meatballs in a skillet, spray a large nonstick skillet with Hy-Vee nonstick cooking spray. Working in batches, cook meatballs in skillet over medium heat for 4 to 8 minutes, turning often. Drain on paper towels.
    Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
  4. For sauce: Combine Cheddar cheese dip and milk in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until heated and smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in 1 tablespoon ketchup. Garnish with chopped tomato and dill pickle, if desired. Serve as a dipping sauce for meatballs. 

Nutrition facts

Servings

130 Calories per serving

Amounts Per Serving

  • Total Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 470mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Protein: 7g

Daily Values

0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 8%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 4%