Cajun Fireballs
Spice up your dinner table with these bold and flavorful Cajun Fireballs! Packed with a zesty blend of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are seasoned to perfection with Cajun spices, garlic, and paprika, delivering a mouthwatering kick in every bite. A touch of hot sauce adds an optional layer of heat, making them perfect for spice lovers. These golden-browned fireballs are first seared on the stovetop for a crispy exterior, then baked to juicy perfection in the oven. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a standout appetizer at your next gathering. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or over a bed of fluffy rice for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s bursting with Southern charm. Perfect for fans of spicy meatball recipes, Cajun cuisine, and easy comfort food classics!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, and Cajun seasoning.
Add the garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce (if using) to the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until well combined but do not overmix.
Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs, rolling them gently between your palms to make them uniform.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Add the meatballs to the skillet in batches, making sure not to overcrowd them. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
Once all the meatballs are browned, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven or place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the meatballs in the oven for 15 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the Cajun Fireballs with your favorite dipping sauce or over rice for a delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.0 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.1 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 903 mg | 301% | |
| Sodium | 7150 mg | 311% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 161.6 g | 323% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1437 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
