If you love meatballs and want to give something different a try, these are pretty good!  The pictures of cheese flowing out of these meatballs is what initially attracted me – however, I did not get the same result.  These sausage meatballs are still really good though, even without dipping them in anything.

Items needed:

• 9 x 13 baking dish or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to freeze/cook
• Stand mixer or regular bowl to mix the ingredients together

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. pork sausage (uncooked)
• 1 egg
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 can rotel tomatoes, drained (not pictured)
• 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
• Splash of Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 3/4 cups bread crumbs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Seasonings of your choice – I used Yellowstone Smoky Bourbon
• Minced Garlic *optional*

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Whether you are using a stand mixer or regular mixing bowl, add all ingredients and mix.
   
3.  Using your hands (or a cookie scoop), roll out the meatballs and place on the cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Once the oven is ready, place the meatballs in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through.
5. After the meatballs were done, we placed these in a crockpot on low, to keep them warm.
   

Enjoy, even though the cheese is not oozing out.