MUFFULETTA MEATBALLS

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The flavors of these tasty meatballs are based on those of the famous New Orleans muffuletta sandwich! From "The Meatball Cookbook Bible"....

Provided by loof751

Categories     Meatballs

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
2 slices white bread
1/4 lb ham
1/2 lb salami (Genoa or hard salami)
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
1/2 cup grated Fontina cheese
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3/4 lb ground pork
vegetable cooking spray
salt and cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Tear the bread into small pieces. Finely chop the ham, salami, olives, and garlic.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with vegetable oil spray.
  • Combine the egg and milk in a large mixing bowl. Add bread, ham, salami, olives, cheese, garlic, parsley, vinegar, and oregano and mix well.
  • Add the pork to the mixing bowl and season with salt and cayenne pepper. Mix very well.
  • Shape meat mixture into 1 1/2 inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops of the meatballs with vegetable oil spray.
  • Bake at 450 for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through. Serve immediately.

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