BAKED OLD SCHOOL MEATBALLS

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An updated, slightly leaner version of the old time Italian meatball. Baking the meatballs makes them less greasy, and still give a slight browning that adds flavor to the sauce. These can be made ahead and frozen to have on hand for a quick appetizer or easy meal with a good commercial spaghetti sauce.

Provided by Diana Perry

Categories     Turkey

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground chuck
1 lb ground lean pork
1 lb ground veal, or turkey breast
5 slice sandwich bread, with crusts removed
1 c evaporated skim milk
1 c egg beaters, or 3 large eggs
1/4 c parsley, chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
1-1/2 tsp mrs. dash italian seasoning
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
several sprays of olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Soak the bread in the milk until the milk is absorbed; add to the meats with the egg beaters/eggs; mix in gently and add all the other ingredients except the sprays of olive oil. Do not over mix-keek it gentle until it is combined.
  • 2. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, or parchment paper. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place a cooling rack on the pan; roll the meatballs to about 1-1/2" place on the rack -- don't crowd them too close . Spray with the olive oil cooking spray..
  • 3. Bake for about 10 minutes, or til they lightly brown.
  • 4. Add to the Sunday gravy, and cook about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

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