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Cheesy Iron-Rich Baby Meatballs

Treat your little ones to these Cheesy Iron-Rich Baby Meatballs, perfect for baby-led weaning, toddlers, and families as a tasty way to introduce a higher iron content in their diet.
4
35 min
TOTAL TIME
239
CALORIES
$0.67
PER SERVING
Cheesy Iron-Rich Baby Meatballs
Directions
8 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 400 F and place the baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
2
In a large bowl, mix together the baby oat cereal and whole milk, allowing it to sit for 10 minutes.
3
Add the ground beef, grated aged white cheddar cheese, egg, dried oregano, ground pepper, and salt to the cereal mixture.
4
Combine the mix thoroughly and roll into 1 tablespoon-sized meatballs.
5
Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and spray with cooking spray.
6
Place the meatballs on the baking sheet and spritz them with additional cooking spray.
7
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F, flipping the meatballs once halfway through the cooking time.
8
Allow the meatballs to cool slightly before serving to your baby, or transfer them to a freezer bag for later consumption.
Health Info
Macros
5g
CARBS
17g
FAT
14g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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