Cheese Stuffed Apple Chicken Meatballs - Slow Cooker Recipes - Recipes - Sunrise Orchards

Ingredients

• 1/4 small tart apple — grated
• 1/4 small red onion — grated
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic — 2 cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large egg white
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese — cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup apple butter
• 1/2 cup homemade barbecue sauce — or store-bought prepared sauce