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Prep Time Cook Time Yields
15 Mins 20 Mins Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 mL) P’tit Québec Fiesta Shredded Cheese, divided
  • 1 lb (500 g) ground pork
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • 12 slider buns, split and toasted
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sliced jarred roasted red peppers
  • 1 cup (250 mL) arugula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Mix together 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cheese, pork, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
  2. Divide mixture into 12 portions and roll into balls. Arrange on parchment paper–lined baking sheet; drizzle with oil.
  3. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Serve meatballs in buns with remaining cheese, roasted red pepper slices and arugula.

Tip: Alternatively, serve in 4 large crusty hoagie buns for meatball submarine sandwiches.