Phyllo Wrapped Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup dried tomatoe, packed in olive oil, chopped
  • 1/2 small onion, sauteed in butter
  • 3 teaspoons Mrs. Dash garlic and herb seasoning, blend
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • phyllo pastry sheet
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 8 ounces sour cream

Instructions

  1. Method.
  2. In a big bowl, combine ground beef, blue cheese, dried tomatoes, sauteed onion, seasoning blend, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly with hands. Form into about 1-inch diameter balls. Fry all the balls in a pan with 1 teaspoons olive oil until thoroughly cooked through. Drain. Cut phyllo dough sheets into 2-inch squares. Place one meatball on each square and fold up corners, then twist the top for a decorative look. Do this for each meatball. Brush each appetizer with melted butter. Place all the phyllo appetizers on a cookie sheet and bake about 15 minutes (or until golden brown) in a 350 degree oven.
  3. To prepare dipping sauce: Mix packet of French onion soup mix with sour cream and stir thoroughly.
  4. Notes:
  5. Number of servings: Makes about 20-30, depending on size of meatballs.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

817 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.8g 18% DV
Total Fat 76g 97% DV
Carbs 25.3g 9% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10225.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 192.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 104.3mg 35% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 69.3mg 5% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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