jalapeno meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 4 ounces chopped jalapenos, drained
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder (regular will work, too)
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
• RANCH DRESSING INGREDIENTS FOR DIPPING SAUCE
• 1/2 cup mayonaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more if needed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (cilantro is good, too)
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dill weed, dried
• - salt and black pepper