Recipes with Boursin are going viral and you'll understand why once you make these Boursin meatballs! These delicious Beef Boursin Meatballs have so much flavor, are high-protein, and will definitely hit the spot.
What is Boursin cheese?
Boursin cheese is a soft ready-to-eat creamy cheese similar to cream cheese. It originated in the North of France in the 1960s. There are all sorts of yummy varieties of Boursin cheese. There is "Garlic and Fine Herbs", "Shallot and Chive", "Cracked Black Pepper", the list goes on and on.
Their slogan is "Some bread, some Boursin, we're good." I think you'll find after this recipe it could be, "Some meatballs, some Boursin, we're great."
Beef Boursin Meatballs
These homemade meatballs are low carb, high protein, and full of cheesy goodness. There are countless ways to enjoy this recipe. They make an excellent and filling, delicious dinner. These beef meatballs would also impress at your next holiday party as a festive holiday appetizer or on game day as a scrumptious side!
With only a few ingredients, you'll likely have most of what you need to add this recipe to your lineup for next week. Choose whatever Boursin cheese flavor is your favorite - all will be tasty in this recipe. The entire family is going to love these cheesy meatballs, so go ahead and plan to meal prep! The meatballs are quick, easy, and meet all the criteria for a great meal prep recipe.
Beef Boursin meatballs ingredients
Hit your favorite grocery store and make sure you have everything you need to make this delicious dish. Most of these things are pantry staples, however, you may have to go shop for the Boursin cheese. It can be found at almost all grocery stores, and even at some Costco stores. Find these recipe ingredients and you're good to go:
- beef
- boursin cheese
- breadcrumbs
- Italian seasoning
- garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
How to make beef Boursin meatballs
Follow these simple instructions to make the beef Boursin meatballs. In just about 30 minutes you will have this delicious dinner ready to eat!
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet with parchment paper. You could use a cookie scoop to shape the raw meatballs.
- Cook meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatballs is 160 degrees.
- Take out of oven and let cool.
- Transfer meatballs, serve with pasta, salad, or whatever you wish.
Beef Boursin meatballs substitution ideas
This easy beef meatball recipe has plenty of substitution potential to fit your preferences and dietary needs.
- Beef: Use ground turkey, ground Italian sausage, ground pork, or ground chicken instead.
- Boursin cheese: Use any flavor you find most delicious from the Boursin collection! They amazingly also have a dairy-free option.
- Bread crumbs: There are a few options here. Use regular breadcrumbs from the tin, or make your own by grounding up bread in a food processor or blender. Alternatively, if you or a loved one is gluten free, use almond flour.
How long do the meatballs last in the fridge?
These yummy ground beef meatballs will last in the fridge for up to five days. Enjoy them any night of the week! Make sure you allow them to come down to room temperature before placing them in the fridge. Use an airtight container and you're all set.
How to meal prep this recipe
To meal prep these healthy beef meatballs, simply follow all the instructions above. Then, let the meatballs come down to room temperature. In my opinion, the best way is to after cooling, parcel the meatballs out into serving sized portions and keep in the refrigerator until you're ready to eat.
There are four meatballs per serving and six total servings. This is a great recipe for busy weeknights. It is so easy to dress up or dress down. You can eat them by themselves or get as creative as you'd like to be.
What goes well with beef Boursin meatballs
There are so many different and creative ways to serve these delicious meatballs. The first way that comes to mind is with a pasta with a marinara sauce or a creamy herb sauce topped with some Parmesan cheese. Making a meatball sub on some fresh bread would be so tasty. Another way would be on top of some fresh greens to make a lovely, filling salad. A sauce made with fresh garlic for dipping made with plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise would be absolutely delicious.
On the side, some cranberry sauce and green beans would make a lovely holiday meal. I also think some roasted red peppers as a side dish would complement the creamy cheesy flavor very well.
How healthy are beef Boursin meatballs?
As always, "healthy" is a subjective term and can mean different things for different people. It all really depends on you, your body, and your health goals. Let's take a look at the ingredients in this easy meatballs recipe and see what it has to offer you and how it will support your body.
The ground turkey is full of protein and will help you stay fuller for longer. It will also help you build on your muscles. The Boursin cheese is full of healthy fats and also offers some protein. Another benefit of this recipe is that is low in carbohydrates. For some, a low carbohydrate diet is a necessity. For others, they just prefer to eat low carb or have found it supports their body best.
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Beef Boursin Meatballs
Equipment
- oven
- Sheet pan
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef
- 5.3 oz boursin cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Roll mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatballs is 160 degrees.
- Take out of oven and let cool.
- Serve with pasta, salad, or whatever you wish.
Notes
- 4 meatballs per serving
Marisa says
Super quick and easy recipe. The meatballs are so flavorful. Easy to meal prep. I have made both the beef and turkey versions, and both are equally delish!
Erin says
The only way I want to make meatballs now!!
Kristin C Gaughan says
These were so quick and easy to make. The whole family loves them! My 9 year old immediately requested they become a regular item on our menu 🙂
Sarah says
These were delicious! They are now a family favorite. So flavorful and tender.
Jordan Smith says
Yay! Love to hear that. I want to make a feta version next!