Fontina-Stuffed Meatball Kabobs

This Italian-style beef, pork, and cheese kabob recipe is so versatile it can either be served as an appetizer or main dish.


Fontina-Stuffed Meatball Kabobs


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: Makes 8 main-dish or 16 appetizer servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1    egg, lightly beatenOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  grated Parmesan cheeseOn Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  dried Italian seasoningOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  lb.  lean ground beefOn Sale
  • 2  oz.  thinly sliced prosciutto, choppedOn Sale
  • 16  1/2-inch  fontina cheese cubes (1-1/2 oz.)On Sale
  • 8  canned  artichoke hearts, drained and halvedOn Sale
  • 1  6- to 8-oz. pkg.  fresh cremini mushrooms*On Sale
  • 1  pint  grape tomatoesOn Sale
  • 1  recipe  Balsamic GlazeOn Sale
  •     Fresh basil (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Combine egg, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. Add beef and prosciutto; mix well. Divide in 16 portions; shape around cheese cubes. On sixteen 8- to 10-inch skewers thread meatballs, artichokes, mushrooms, and tomatoes, leaving a quarter inch between. Prepare Balsamic Glaze; set aside.
2.
On charcoal grill, place kabobs on greased rack of grill directly over medium coals. Grill 10 to 12 minutes or until meat is no loner pink (160 degrees F). turning and brushing with half the glaze halfway through. To serve, drizzle with remaining glaze; sprinkle with fresh basil.

Balsamic Glaze
In small saucepan combine 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. dried Italian seasoning; and 1/8 tsp. black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 4 minutes or until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Divide in half. Makes 8 main-dish or 16 appetizer servings.

Note
To easily skewer mushrooms, pour boiling water over them to soften; drain.

Nutrition information
Calories 269, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 673 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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