Baked Cheddar-Stuffed Meatballs with Creamed Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

Juicy baked beef meatballs stuffed with sharp cheddar cheese, served atop a bed of rich, garlicky creamed spinach. This American keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese, and egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, 85% lean
• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 10 oz fresh spinach, washed and chopped
• 4 oz softened cream cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix until just combined.
2. Step 2: Shape mixture into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion, place a 1/2-inch cube of 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese in the center, and fold meat around cheese to seal completely. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Step 3: Bake meatballs for 18-20 minutes until browned and cooked through, cheese melted inside.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 10 oz chopped fresh spinach and cook for 3-4 minutes until wilted.
6. Step 6: Stir in 4 oz softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the spinach, about 3 minutes. Season with 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg and additional salt to taste.
7. Step 7: Serve baked cheddar-stuffed meatballs over the creamed spinach immediately.