Surprise chicken and cheese meatballs

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These moreish chicken meatballs are hiding a delicious, cheesy surprise inside. They're packed with goodness and make the perfect lunch or dinner for the whole family. Source: kidspot

Ingredients

  • Ground chicken500 g
  • Onions1, red, chopped
  • Garlic2 cloves crushed
  • Green summer squash (zucchini)1 pc, coarsely grated
  • Parmasan cheese1 tbs
  • Sun-dried tomatoes2 tbs
  • Spices, oregano2 tsp chopped
  • All-purpose flour1/3 cup
  • Babybel cheese3 pcs, peeled, quartered
  • Vegetable oil2 tbs
  • Vegetable mixto serve

Common allergens (USDA)

Recommended after 12 months old

Steps

  1. 1. Combine all ingredients (except cheese and oil) in a large bowl and mix well to combine.
  2. 2. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Roll one portion into a ball. Press one piece of the cheese into the centre of the meatball and roll to enclose cheese. Roll into a ball and then roll in flour to coat. Shake off excess flour. Repeat with remaining meatball portions, cheese and flour.
  3. 3. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place meatballs into pan and cook, turning, for 10-12 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
  4. 4. Remove meatballs from pan and serve with salad or steamed vegetables.

Key Nutrition

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Niacin

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Protein

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Vitamin B12

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Surprise chicken and cheese meatballs

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Complexity

Easy medium

Total Time

30 min

Serving Number

12

Age Suggestion: Baby-led Weaning (age-agnostic if not choking hazards)

main dishes,

eat more vegetables and fruits,

stovetop,

allergen intro (milk),

allergen intro (wheat),

soft and chewable,

finger foods (blw),

toddler foods,

family foods

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