jalapeno meatballs

Ingredients For jalapeno meatballs

• 1 lb

  ground beef
• 8 oz

  cream cheese
• 4 oz

  chopped jalapenos, drained
• 1 lg

  egg
• 1/3 c

  bread crumbs
• 4 slice

  bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 c

  cheese, grated
• 2 Tbsp

  onion, finely chopped
• 3 clove

  garlic, minced
• 1 tsp

  chipotle chile powder (regular will work, too)
• 1 tsp

  oregano, dried
• 1/2 tsp

  cumin, ground
• 3/4 tsp

  salt
• 1/4 tsp

  black pepper, ground
• RANCH DRESSING INGREDIENTS FOR DIPPING SAUCE
• 1/2 c

  mayonaise
• 1/2 c

  sour cream
• 3/4 c

  buttermilk, plus more if needed
• 1 clove

  garlic, minced
• 1 tsp

  white vinegar
• 2 Tbsp

  fresh parsley, chopped (cilantro is good, too)
• 2 Tbsp

  chives, chopped
• 1 tsp

  dill weed, dried
• salt and black pepper