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Kittencal's Famous Parmesan Meatballs

Here's how you make Kittencal's Famous Parmesan Meatballs
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  • Servings: 16
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 16 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound ground lean beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 2 large eggs (slightly beaten, or 3 egg whites)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, dry (if you don't have any dry breadcrumbs, soak 3 slices sandwich bread in the milk until soft)
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped (garlic lovers can use more)
  • 1/3 cup milk (1% or 2%, do not use fat-free milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or dry Italian seasoning, optional but good to add in for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (can use more or less)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a bowl mix all ingredients adding in a little more bread crumbs if needed to hold together; cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or 24 hours.

  • Step 2: Shape into about 1 1/2 to 2-inch balls or whatever size you like.

  • Step 3: Add to simmering sauce or bake at 350 degrees F for about 25 minutes (cooking time will vary depending on the size of the meatballs -- if you are dropping into simmering sauce do not stir for at least 20 minutes or you may run the risk of the meatballs falling apart.

  • Step 4: Note; for spicy meatballs add in some crushed chili flakes.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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