Spicy Chicken-n-Cheese Balls

This is a quick, easy and tasty appetizer. Serve hot or cold with southwestern ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce. These also freeze well.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 pound ground chicken
3 cups biscuit baking mix
12 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    20 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until soft and translucent; transfer to a large bowl. Add ground chicken, baking mix, shredded cheese, garlic and red pepper flakes. Mix well, and form into 1 inch balls. Place on a non-stick baking pan.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 772 kcal
Carbohydrates: 103.3 g
Cholesterol: 54 mg
Fat: 31.9 g
Fiber: 7.6 g
Protein: 25 g
Sodium: 1537 mg