Beer Cheese Stuffed Meatballs 🧀🍺 Juicy, Bold, and Packed With Molten Beer-Cheese Glory

ByKarl S

Beer Cheese Stuffed Meatballs take everything great about comfort food and load it into a single bite: seasoned beef and pork wrapped around a core of melty, beer-infused cheese, seared to crusty perfection, and finished with optional glaze or sauce.

Serve them solo, in sliders, or dropped onto beer-simmered pasta — but fair warning: they disappear fast.

Ingredients (Makes 12–14 meatballs)

Meatball Mixture

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • ½ lb ground pork (or just use 100% beef)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp beer (amber ale or brown ale)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of chili flakes or smoked paprika

Beer Cheese Filling

  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 2 oz cream cheese or beer cheese spread
  • 2 tbsp beer (same as in meat mix)
  • Pinch of cayenne or mustard powder (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cheese Filling

  1. Mix shredded cheddar, cream cheese, beer, and spices until smooth-ish.
  2. Roll into 12–14 small balls (about 1 tsp each) and freeze for 10–15 minutes.

Step 2: Mix the Meat

  1. Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Mix gently with hands until just combined — don’t overwork.

Step 3: Stuff and Shape

  1. Take ~2 tbsp of meat mixture and flatten into a disc.
  2. Place a frozen cheese ball in the center and wrap the meat around it, sealing tightly.
  3. Roll into a smooth ball. Repeat until done.

Step 4: Cook

Stovetop Sear + Bake Method (Best for browning + melt):

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat a skillet with a little oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear meatballs on all sides until browned (2–3 minutes per side).
  4. Transfer to a baking sheet or oven-safe dish.
  5. Bake 10–12 minutes until cooked through and cheese is molten.

Step 5: Serve

  • Serve hot with dipping sauces (see below), on skewers, or in sliders.
  • Optional: drizzle with beer glaze, beer cheese sauce, or spicy mustard.

Flavor Variations

  • Buffalo Beer Balls – Add hot sauce and blue cheese crumbles inside
  • Bavarian Style – Use a pretzel crumb coating + mustard-beer dip
  • Stout BBQ Glazed – Finish with stout-infused BBQ sauce
  • Jalapeño Popper Version – Add diced jalapeño to the cheese center

Dipping Sauce Ideas

  • Beer Mustard – Mix Dijon, beer, and honey for a sharp-sweet dip
  • Spicy Beer Cheese Sauce – Use leftover filling, thin with warm beer
  • Smoky Tomato Ale Sauce – Simmer crushed tomatoes with beer and paprika
  • Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip – For something cooling and tangy

Beer Pairing

In the Cheese + Meat

  • Amber Ale — balanced and malty, complements cheddar
  • Brown Ale — smooth and nutty
  • Vienna Lager — subtle sweetness with roasted meats

In Your Glass

  • Stick with your cooking beer for cohesion
  • Try a Helles or Cream Ale to contrast richness
  • Go bold with a smoked porter or stout for a deeper match

Final Thoughts

Beer Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are pure comfort wrapped in flavor — rich, melty, and made for sharing (or hoarding). They bring meatball energy with molten-cheese drama and beer-soaked character.

Crusty outside, cheesy inside, beer everywhere. 🧀🍺🔥

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