Cherry Coke and Jalapeño Glazed Meatballs

Meatballs that are a little sweet and a lot spicy, such a good combination.

These meatballs are right up my alley. I love Cocoa Cola, any flavor (but vanilla is my favorite) and I love things nice and spicy.

When I glaze the meatballs I make sure to have some of the jalapeños on them, cause you know I like things nice and spicy. If you want a little less spice, do not included the jalapeños when you glaze the meatballs.

Cherry Coke and Jalapeño Glazed Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 jalapeños, seeds removed and finely diced
• 1/2 cup cherry coke

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400º F. Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl combine the paprika, onion powder, black pepper, nutmeg, brown sugar, garlic powder, dried parsley, cayenne powder and bread crumbs. Add in the ground turkey and egg. Mix until just combined.
3. Scoop out a rounded tablespoon of meat mixture, roll into a ball and place on prepared baking sheet. Continue until no meat mixture is left.
4. Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes, then flip and cook for additional 10 minutes.
5. While the meatballs are cooking add the brown sugar and jalapeños to a skillet.
6. Pour in the cherry coke and stir until mixed. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes or until the mixture stops bubbling after you stir. You want a nice thick glaze with a spreadable consistency.
7. Brush the glaze over the meatballs and return to the oven for another 5 minutes.

Enjoy!!!

Serves: 4
Calories: 325
Total Fat: 9.9g
   Saturated: 4.0g
   Polyunsaturated: 0.1g
   Monounsaturated: 0.4g
   Trans: 0.0g
Cholesterol: 72.2mg
Sodium: 202.6mg
Potassium: 30.8mg
Total Carbs: 38.8g
   Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
   Sugars: 30.0g
Protein: 47.4g
Vitamin A: 12.3%
Vitamin C: 11.9%
Calcium: 1.1%
Iron: 14.0%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Kayotic Kitchen.