Cajun Fireballs

Spice up your dinner table with these bold and flavorful Cajun Fireballs! Packed with a zesty blend of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are seasoned to perfection with Cajun spices, garlic, and paprika, delivering a mouthwatering kick in every bite. A touch of hot sauce adds an optional layer of heat, making them perfect for spice lovers. These golden-browned fireballs are first seared on the stovetop for a crispy exterior, then baked to juicy perfection in the oven. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a standout appetizer at your next gathering. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or over a bed of fluffy rice for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s bursting with Southern charm. Perfect for fans of spicy meatball recipes, Cajun cuisine, and easy comfort food classics!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, and Cajun seasoning.

Step 3

Add the garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce (if using) to the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until well combined but do not overmix.

Step 4

Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs, rolling them gently between your palms to make them uniform.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet or frying pan over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the meatballs to the skillet in batches, making sure not to overcrowd them. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.

Step 7

Once all the meatballs are browned, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven or place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 8

Bake the meatballs in the oven for 15 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve the Cajun Fireballs with your favorite dipping sauce or over rice for a delicious meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(981.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2447.0

Total Fat 169.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 902.7mg	0%
Sodium 7149.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 161.6g	0%

Vitamin D 108.8IU	0%
Calcium 297.5mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 1437.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.3%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 12.6%