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Philly Cheesesteak Meatballs

Libby with Lemony Thyme
These Philly Cheesesteak Meatballs fresh from the oven were melt in your mouth delicious! Nice and juicy with an oozy cheesy center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Entree or Appetizer
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup onion fine diced
  • 18 1/2 inch cubes provolone cheese about 2 ounces
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (Gluten Free for GF Version)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic & Herb Seasoning recipe on blog
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef

For the Cheese Sauce

  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Tablespoon flour (or arrow root for gluten free)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 ounces provolone cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • salt & pepper to taste

For Serving (optional)

  • 4 hoagie rolls or party toothpicks
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 3 Italian long hot peppers or 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil for sauteeing vegetables

Instructions
 

For the Meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Saute onion in olive oil over medium high heat, just until beginning to brown. Cut provolone into 18 - 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Combine remaining meatball ingredients, except ground beef. Fold in ground beef and mix just until combined. Form into 18 meatballs, pressing a cheese cube into the center of each, and rolling with hands to encase. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.

For the Cheese Sauce

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, continue whisking until flour is bubbling 1-2 minutes. Whisk in cold milk and continue to stir until sauce comes to a low boil. Add in shredded provolone and parmesan cheese. Stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

For Serving (optional)

  • Saute mushrooms, onions and peppers in olive oil until begining to caramelize. If serving as hoagies, toast rolls. Fill with sauteed veggies, meatballs and drizzle with cheese sauce. If serving as appetizer meatballs, place sauteed veggies in serving bowl, topped with meatballs and cheese sauce. Serve with party toothpicks.