Jalapeño Popper Meatballs with Ranch Cauliflower Mash
15 mins prep0 mins cook
These jalapeño popper meatballs are stuffed with a creamy, cheesy filling and topped with fresh jalapeño slices for a spicy kick! Served with ranch-seasoned cauliflower mash, this high-protein, low-carb dinner is perfect for meal prep.
0 servings
What you need

2 green onion

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp salt & pepper
1 tbsp ranch mix

½ cup shredded cheddar
1 egg

2 tbsp unsalted butter

½ cup cream cheese

1 head cauliflower
¼ cup plain greek yogurt
1 lb lean ground turkey

1 tsp smoked paprika
½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs

1 tsp onion powder

1 whipped topping

½ tsp table salt

7 slice jalapeno pepper

2 jalapeno
Instructions
1 Preheat oven: 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. 2 Mix filling: In a small bowl, stir together cream cheese and shredded cheddar. Set aside. 3 Make meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, diced jalapeños, green onion, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. 4 Stuff the meatballs: Scoop about 2 tbsp meatball mixture, flatten slightly, add ~1 tsp cheese mixture in the center, and form into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture. 5 Top with jalapeños: Place meatballs on the baking sheet and gently press a thin jalapeño slice on top of each one. 6 Bake: Roast for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through (165°F internal temp). 7 Make the mash: While the meatballs cook, steam or boil cauliflower florets until fork-tender. Drain well. Add butter, Greek yogurt, garlic, ranch seasoning, salt + pepper, and blend until smooth and creamy. 8 Serve: Plate 3 meatballs per person with a generous scoop of ranch cauliflower mash.View original recipe

