Green Chile Cheeseburger Meatballs with Chipotle Ranch – SideDish

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef  
• 1 egg, lightly whisked
• 2 garlic cloves
• ½ cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs (I like Aleia’s brand) 
• 2 tablespoons SideDish Chipotle Ranch (plus more for serving)
• ½ cup of shredded sharp cheddar
• One 4-oz can of mild green chiles, undrained
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Olive or avocado oil, for brushing
• Slider style buns (optional)