Name: Stuffed Meatballs with Marinara Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 37 min
Ingredients: 2 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb cheese curds; 1 egg; 2 cloves fresh garlic; 1/2 cup carrots (diced); 1/4 cup leeks (diced); 1/2 cup bread crumbles; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp basil; 2 tsp italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 tomatos (quartered); 1/4 cup leeks; 4 cloves garlic (halved); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp basil; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 3/4 cup broth

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Farm to Table Recipes Featuring Rochester, Michigan Farmers Market Fresh Ingredients

It was a dicey weekend full of rain in the forecast. My kids generally get up really early in the morning, so we hurried ourselves out the door and made it to the Farmers Market this weekend just as the clouds were rolling over above. I quickly grabbed some ingredients, and as I got in the car, the dark clouds came and the rain came pouring down. I made it just in time. With the summer coming in fast, more and more fresh produce is making its way to the market, and I couldn’t be more excited to share with you the recipe of the week.

This weeks farm to table recipe is a Stuffed Meatballs with Marinara Dipping Sauce featuring ONLY ingredients purchased at the downtown Rochester, Farmers Market.

Did you know that Farmers Markets have dairy products? and this week I decided to feature Cheese Curds in my recipe and used ground beef from a local farmer to create a stuffed meatball with a delicious dipping sauce. It was AMAZING. My kids even downed multiple servings, with a sauce, which is a win in my book any day.

This recipe was fun to make, and it was easy to prep as well, so easy, my daughter helped me make the whole recipe, and loved stuffing the cheese curds in the meatballs, and stealing some cheese in the process. I love being able to bring my kids into my cooking love and sharing my passion with them.

Cooking for me is a way I show love to the people around me, and purchasing local ingredients from people who cultivate food with love brings so much to every dish.

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Having the opportunity to head to my local farmers market and buy ingredients made with love, to then be inspired at home to cook with love, means so much to me. And today I couldn’t be more excited to bring you into my home and share with you some of the food I’ve made with love because of my local farmers market.

Farm to table food is fresh, tastes incredible, and supports your local community, and the freshness is so evident in every meal. You CAN taste the difference, and I don’t think it can get any better.

This year, we decided to hop in and support our local farmers in Rochester, Michigan, by creating a brand new farmers market fresh recipe every week featuring locally produced ingredients.

Today, let’s make a Stuffed Meatball with Marinara Dipping Sauce with Cheese Curds, Ground Beef, Tomatoes, Leeks, Garlic, and Basil to name a few.

Keep reading for the recipe card and to learn more about our Farm to Table Recipes.

Why you will love Farm to Table recipes

Ingredients taste best when in season
Seasonal foods tend to be more affordable
Support small businesses passionate about their ingredients.
It’s so fun to head to the farmers market with the fam!
Just plain yummy!

When is the downtown Rochester Michigan farmers market open?

Head to downtown Rochester in Michigan every Saturday from 8 am – 1 pm to enjoy every ingredient featured today, plus more at the local Rochester farmers market.

You can find more information about the farmers market, plus the exact location at rochester.life.

How can I learn more about all the events in Rochester Michigan?

Rochester.life is a newspaper dedicated to all things Rochester, Michigan. From local events, to a complete yearly calendar and even a weekly email list, Rochester.life has everything you need to stay in the know.

What are Cheese Curds?

Cheese Curds are cheddar that hasn’t aged at all. The curds have been separated from the whey during the processing of the cheese, and instead of being molded into the blocks, it is bagged away and sold right away. Little bites of cheese heaven, a cheese curd is basically curdled milk, the size of a peanut shell.

Cheese Curds tend of have a very fresh and unique taste, and a mild flavor because it has not gone through the aging process at all.

Ingredients:

Cheese Curd
Ground Beef
Tomatos
Fresh Garlic
Salt
Black Pepper
Fresh Basil
Leeks
Olive Oil
Broth
Egg
Carrots
Bread Crumbs
Italian Seasoning

Cheese Curds, Ground Beef, and baked goods at a farmers market?

YES! It’s amazing how many things you can find at your local farmers market. You may be envisioning rows of vegetables and fruit. (and trust me there is plenty of that fresh produce)

But your local farmers market can also be an amazing place to find fresh eggs, meats, and even baked goods. All made fresh by local small businesses passionate about what they do and the quality of food they provide.

How do you make this Stuffed Meatballs and Marinara Dipping Sauce Recipe? 👇

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