Cheesy Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground chicken
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ c. roasted garlic light cream cheese
¼ c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 T. dry bread crumbs
1 t. crushed red pepper flakes
1 T. Italian seasoning
1 T. garlic powder
1½ T. vegetable oil
1 t. salt
1 t. ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat an oven to 450° F (230° C).
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with cooking spray.
3. Combine the chicken, eggs, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well.
4. Form mixture into 20 meatballs; place on prepared pan.
5. Bake in center of preheated oven until juices run clear, 17 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165° F (74° C).

Note:  This recipe also makes for great chicken patties.  Makes 5 or 6 patties depending on what size you make them.  Put on a bun with lettuce, mayo, and tomato.