These mouthwatering meatballs are made with seasoned ground sirloin (or ground turkey) and melty sharp cheddar cheese, making them uniquely delicious!

A plate of cheesy Cheeseburger Meatballs is served with pickles, romaine lettuce, and bowls of ketchup, mustard, and a creamy sauce, all on a blue textured tablecloth.

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This recipe is so easy and delicious. It is one of my family favorites. Simple, fast and easy!

Mary Jean
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If you love a juicy cheeseburger but want something fun-sized, these Cheeseburger Meatballs will likely become your new go-to recipe. They’re tender, savory, and stuffed with melty cheddar in the center… like a party-perfect twist on a classic comfort food. I first made them for a casual football watching party, and my guests couldn’t stop popping them. Before I knew it, the tray was empty and everyone was asking for more (there wasn’t any more, haha). Now I triple the recipe depending upon how many people I have coming over. And they freeze beautifully too, so leftovers are always a welcome treat!

And if you want to round out your plate, pair these with Oven-Baked French Fries, Roasted Sweet Potato Fries, a side salad, Cheddar Cheese Crisps, or Lightened-Up Coleslaw.

A glass bowl with ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, seasonings, and salt—perfect for making Cheeseburger Meatballs—sits next to small bowls with beaten egg, shredded cheese, sauce, a wooden spoon, and a baking sheet on a white surface.
A glass bowl with ground meat, shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, an egg, and seasonings—everything you need for delicious Cheeseburger Meatballs—sits on a marble surface beside a wooden spoon and a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cheeseburger Meatballs mixed with shredded cheese are evenly spaced in rows on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ready to be cooked.
A baking sheet lined with parchment paper holds 20 evenly spaced, bite-sized snacks, possibly Cheeseburger Meatballs or vegetable tots. A blue and white kitchen towel rests at the bottom edge of the sheet.
Baked cheese and sausage balls, reminiscent of Cheeseburger Meatballs, arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet, shown from above.

Why these meatballs will win you over

  • Cheesy surprise inside: Every bite reveals gooey, melted cheese.
  • Game-day ready: A party-friendly snack for potlucks, tailgates, or family nights.
  • Burger taste, without the grill: All the flavor of a cheeseburger, made in the oven.
  • Meal-prep friendly: Freeze and reheat for a delicious protein-packed meal.
A platter of baked Cheeseburger Meatballs, a bowl of pickles, lettuce leaves, sauces, and sliced veggies on a blue cloth, ready for serving.
Enjoy a plate of Cheeseburger Meatballs with perfectly melted cheese, served alongside crisp lettuce, tangy pickles, and classic ketchup. More Cheeseburger Meatballs await on a nearby platter, accompanied by bowls of various dipping sauces for the ultimate savory experience.

You can serve these yummy meatballs in so many ways: skewer them onto toothpicks as an appetizer with cheeseburger fixins like lettuce, red onion, pickle chips, and tomatoes, tuck them into slider buns with lettuce and tomato, spoon them over pasta with extra sauce, or make a yummy Cheeseburger Meatball Salad Bowl. Sometimes I just pile them on a platter with dipping sauces on the side (ketchup, mustard or my DIY special sauce).  However you enjoy them, they deliver all the nostalgic burger vibes in a new, bite-sized form.

PS. My special sauce isn’t really so special, LOL, it’s a simple combo of equal parts ketchup and light mayo. In the spirit of Al Roker, it’s cloudy with a chance of meatballs!

A white plate with cheesy beef meatballs, reminiscent of Cheeseburger Meatballs, alongside a small bowl of sliced pickles, set on a blue textured cloth.
A sandwich bun filled with small cheeseburger meatballs, lettuce, and tomato sits on a plate. Dishes of more cheeseburger meatballs, pickles, ketchup, and mustard are nearby on a blue textured tablecloth.

 If you’re a fellow meatball fan, you’ll love my Chicken Parm Meatballs, Maple Mustard Meatballs, and Italian-Style Slow Cooker Meatballs.

This recipe was also featured on TODAY.com!

Craving more cheeseburger fun? Check out my Cheeseburger-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes or cozy Cheeseburger Quesadilla.

A plate of cheesy Cheeseburger Meatballs is served with sliced pickles, romaine lettuce, tomato, and side bowls of ketchup, mustard, and a creamy sauce on a blue textured cloth.
(5 stars) 4 ratings

Cheeseburger Meatballs

These mouthwatering meatballs are made with seasoned ground sirloin (or ground turkey) and melty sharp cheddar cheese, making them uniquely delicious.
Yield: 22 Meatballs
Prep Time: 6 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound ground sirloin or turkey
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ⅓ cup breadcrumbs, panko or regular
  • 1 Tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
  • Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl until well combined, being thoughtful to not overmix. Form into about 22 fluffy meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 20 to 24 minutes, or until meatballs are fully cooked through and hit an internal temp should hit 165°F.
  • Optional serving suggestion: Skewer each meatball with a toothpick and garnish with lettuce, pickle chips, red onion and cherry tomatoes. Serve with ketchup, mustard or “special sauce” (equal parts ketchup mixed with light mayonnaise). Enjoy!
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 1 meatballCalories: 60Carbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gTotal Fat: 3.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 2g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 125mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 0g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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