Mexican Cheese Stuffed Meatballs (2 points)

4 servings (3 meatballs each)

Ingredients:

1 pound ground turkey breast

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1 egg

1/4 tsp table salt

2 tbsp cilantro paste

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp paprika

2 tsp minced garlic

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp onion powder

3 sticks jalapeno cheese strings, divided

Directions:

Combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, cilantro paste, garlic and spices in a medium bowl, mixing until thoroughly combined.

Divide into 12 equal meatballs. Wetting your hands while making the meatballs stops them from sticking to your hands.

Cut the 3 mozzarella sticks into 4 pieces each, 12 pieces in total.

Flatten each meatball in the palm of your hand, place a piece of cheese in the center and then wrap the meat around the cheese and reform into a ball.

Place meatballs on a sprayed, parchment lined or silicon mat cookie sheet.

Bake in a 350F preheated oven for 30 minutes, flipping the meatballs over at 15 minutes.