Pimento Cheese Meatballs

4 from 1 vote

Pimento Cheese Meatballs with Brown Butter Grits are a Southern flavor explosion and a trendy dinner option for when you crave something different.

Prep Time20

Cook Time35

Total Time55

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 370kcal

Preheat the oven to 475ºF. In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, pimento cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil until well mixed. Shape the mixture into 1-inch sized balls.
Place an empty large heavy-bottomed saucepan or iron skillet into the prepared oven to heat for 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the heated skillet and swirl around to coat. Put the meatballs into the skillet and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the meatballs begin to brown.

Brown Butter Grits:

While the meatballs are cooking place the milk and chicken broth in a large saucepan and heat on medium-high heat. Add the grits and stir continuously until the mixture begins to thicken about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the Garlic Powder and Salt & Pepper.
To brown the butter, bring it to a boil in a small saucepan. The mixture will then bubble up and begin to reduce a bit and turn brown. Once the butter has browned pour it into the grits mixture and stir.