Napa Meatballs With Gorgonzola on Greens #RSC

Name: Napa Meatballs With Gorgonzola on Greens #RSC
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 meatballs, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dips Mix; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons crumbled gorgonzola, divided; 1/2 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing; 1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil; 2 cups fresh spinach; 4 lemon slices (optional)

Submitted by fishndivr1_9677913

"Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. This is a heavy appetizer that eats like a meal, and the grapeseed oil reminds me of my visits to Napa Valley. It’s perfect for a late night supper or a cocktail party. Pork meatballs, perfectly seasoned, stuffed with gorgonzola cheese, rolled in Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and Panko bread crumbs and baked to perfection. The meatballs are served on a bed of fresh spinach and topped with gorgonzola cheese crumbles, olive oil, and served with a slice of lemon."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 8 meatballs
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb ground pork
2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dips Mix
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons lemon zest
¹⁄₄ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons crumbled gorgonzola, divided
¹⁄₂ cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
2 cups fresh spinach
4 lemon slices (optional)

directions

Preheat oven to 425.
Mix with your hands the pork, the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dips Mix, the Parmesan cheese, the egg, chives, lemon zest, and Italian bread crumbs. Form intro eight even-sized meatballs.
Stuff the meatballs with half of the gorgonzola and seal around the cheese.
Roll the meatballs in the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and the Panko breadcrumbs.
Drizzle with grapeseed oil. Bake for 25 minutes. Note that grapeseed oil has a high smoke point. If your kitchen is not well-ventilated, you can substitute cooking spray and increase the cooking time by five minutes.
To plate, pile 1/4 cup spinach on each plate. Top with two meatballs and serve with a lemon slice. Garnish with fresh chives (optional).