Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Meatballs
Inspired by classic Christmas movies, these Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Meatballs bring holiday cheer to your table. Each meatball is seasoned with PS Seasoning’s Bacon Bleu Burger Blend, coated in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and deep-fried for a crispy, red exterior that perfectly mimics Rudolph’s iconic nose.
To complete the look, they’re garnished with pretzel antlers and a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto nose, making these meatballs as fun to look at as they are to eat. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or looking for a creative family recipe, these reindeer meatballs will steal the show!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Meatballs
30 minutes
20 minutes
American
Appetizer
Inspired by classic Christmas movies, these Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Meatballs bring holiday cheer to your table. Each meatball is seasoned with PS Seasoning’s Bacon Bleu Burger Blend, coated in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and deep-fried for a crispy, red exterior that perfectly mimics Rudolph’s iconic nose.
To complete the look, they’re garnished with pretzel antlers and a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto nose, making these meatballs as fun to look at as they are to eat. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or looking for a creative family recipe, these reindeer meatballs will steal the show!
Ingredients
2 LB – Ground Beef
2 – Eggs
1 ½ Cup – Panko Breadcrumbs
4 TB – Bacon Bleu Burger Seasoning
¼ Cup – Heavy Cream
1 ½ Cup – Flour
3 – Eggs, beaten
3 Cup – Flamin Hot Cheetos
1 ½ Cup – Panko
More Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and pretzels for garnish
Directions
- Preheat your fryer to 325 degrees.
- Combine the ground beef, 2 eggs, 1 ½ cup panko, heavy cream and 4 TB of Bacon Bleu Burger Seasoning. Mix until well combined and the meat becomes tacky.
- Form the meatballs, about 1 ¼ oz each.
- Pour the Cheetos into a food processor and blend until they are the same size of the panko. Combine with the remaining panko.
Set up your breading station.
A. Flour
B. 3 Eggs, well beaten
C. Cheeto/ panko mix- Dredge a meatball in the flour and then roll in the egg. Then bread in the Cheeto crumbs.
- Set aside and repeat with the rest of the meatballs.
- Fry the meatballs, a few at a time, for 4-6 minutes or until they reach the internal temperature of 155 degrees.
- Garnish with a little piece of Cheeto for a nose and pieces of pretzel for antlers.
- Serve and enjoy!
