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Cheesy Cheddar Stuffed Turkey Balls

Cheesy, Cheddar-Stuffed, Garlic – Paprika – Turmeric – Cilantro Seasoned, Cheesy Cheddar Stuffed Turkey Balls enjoyed with Spicy Cheese Dipping Sauce

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Yesterday marked the anniversary of “Snow Jam” or “Snowcalypse” or “Snowmageddon” here in Atlanta! Exactly one year and a day ago – a little bit of ice created a whole lotta ruckus!

Unlike the north, we don’t seem to be able to handle our snow with a side of ice, down here in the south!

Similarly, a little bit of dairy can cause a whole lotta ruckus in someone who might not have enough lactase enzymes in their system!

You might be thinking: “UGH – TMI!!!” or….”GOOD GAWSH – what a weird segue!!!

But, you see, I happen to fall into that category…

For the longest time, I haven’t been able to handle a little bit of dairy with a side of lactose.

And, for the longest time, I swore off ALL dairy!

At least, that was up until I attended an informative dinner last year. Prior to that, I had given up milk, ice cream, and cheese – not even wanting to test out what I had heard about aged cheeses being lactose-free.

But then, at that dinner, there was a platter of lactose-free Cabot cheeses, with a very knowledgeable representative who was so sweet in answering questions and squelching fears – and, cheese has been flowing freely through our home ever since!

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After having made these Mini Andouille and Pepper Jack Beet Pizzas with some of the many Cabot Cheeses I received, I attempted these cheesy turkey balls!

Yes, there’s grated cheese in the turkey ball mix as well as a cube of cheese tucked inside!

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Yes, this is very, very, messy when it comes out of that oven – because there’s melty cheese oozing out everywhere.

Yes, these turkey balls might not be too easy on the eyes….

Cheese Stuffed Turkey Balls Just Out Of The Oven @RunninSrilankan

But, (keeping in mind the whole book and cover looks thing) these turkey balls; these garlic, turmeric, paprika and cilantro seasoned, cheesy turkey balls – taste oh so much better than what they look like!

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Only one way for you to find out and that’s to go ahead and make them…and the accompanying spicy cheese sauce…

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“Cabot Creamery is a family-farmer owned cooperative of more than 1200 farms located throughout New England and New York. One-hundred (100) percent of Cabot’s profits go back to their farmers. Cheddar cheese is a protein-rich snack and naturally lactose free.”

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Turkey Balls

Cheesy Cheddar Stuffed Turkey Balls

Yield: 15
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Cheesy, Cheddar-Stuffed, Garlic - Paprika - Turmeric - Cilantro Seasoned, Turkey Balls with Spicy Cheese Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

TURKEY BALLS:

  • 1 lbs pkg ground turkey,
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped,
  • 1 inch piece of ginger finely chopped,
  • 2 cloves garlic also finely chopped,
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt,
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper,
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric,
  • 1 teaspoon paprika,
  • 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro,
  • 1/2 cup Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese grated,
  • 1 egg,
  • Cabot Farmhouse Reserve Aged Cheddar - cut into cubes

SPICY CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE:

  • 1/2 cup lactose free milk,
  • 3/4 cup Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar grated,
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder,
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika.

Instructions

TURKEY BALLS:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Mix all the ingredients together - minus the cubed Cabot Farmhouse Reserve Aged Cheddar
  3. Form Mix into a ball, enclosing a cube of Cabot Farmhouse Reserve Aged Cheddar in the middle
  4. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes

SPICY CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE:

  1. Place the milk, cheese, chili powder, and paprika in a saucepan over medium heat for about 10 minutes - stirring frequently so the cheese melts evenly.
  2. Serve with turkey balls
Nutrition Information
Yield 15 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 160Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 62mgSodium 182mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 12g

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an approximation only. Savory Spin makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. Please do consult a professional nutritionist for more accurate information. Please do keep in mind that prep times, cooking times, etc, are provided as guidelines as there are so many variables at play.

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Curry and Comfort

Monday 2nd of February 2015

What a savory and deliciously cheesy meatball. I think my hubby falls into that lactose category... but he does not want to give up his milk. ***feel sorry for me*** because you know what I have to deal with :(

Choc Chip Uru

Sunday 1st of February 2015

These look so cheesy and delicious, I can imagine the balls being sampled one after the other and POOF, they are finished :P

Cheers Choc Chip Uru

Tara

Sunday 1st of February 2015

Yum! I'm a fan of anything stuffed with cheese!

And I'm a little jealous of your snow. I've only ever seen snow in London, which hardly counts as it's usually just a dusting.

Bam's Kitchen

Sunday 1st of February 2015

What an explosion of flavours and textures. Looks really delicious with all of that cheesy goodness.

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