Forget the Breadcrumbs Baked Meatballs

I mentioned once that we were trying to cut

carbs here in my patch of moonlight.

Shhhh...don't bring up this post, or this post, or especially this post.

I love to bake...don't judge. :)

  

Those are occasional indulgences.  As far as you know.

For the most part...we cut back on breads, pastas and such.

We usually don't have a starchy side with dinner.

Protein and veggies.

That's us.

This was something I came up with to change things up a little.

These meatballs are SOOOOO good...you might sing a little hallelujah song.

Okay...maybe that was just me.

Whatever.

Did you know that it's not necessary to load up your

meatballs {or even meatloaf} with breadcrumbs or crackers?

Nosirree, Bob.

I didn't even use egg.

Funny thing meat...it kinda cooks together like that.

Dump all your ingredients in a big bowl...like so:

Now might be a good time to remove any jewelry up to your elbows.

Now...mush it all up together making sure to get all

the seasonings and different meats well blended.

Now, I used a muffin scoop to shape them so I

knew they would all be about the same size.

Round them out some and put 'em in a baking dish.

Give 'em room to breathe a little.

Bake in a preheated 350° oven for about 30 minutes.

Let's Eat:

 Forget the Breadcrumbs Baked Meatballs

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage {I used mild}
• 1/2 cup {or more} grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• pepper to taste {about 1/2 tsp for me}
• 1/2 - 3/4 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp crushed fresh garlic
• 1 tsp dried minced onion
•  1/4 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Mix all ingredients really well.  Form into 2-3" balls.
Place in an oven safe baking dish...NOT touching.
Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes.

printable version

Eat them straight out of the pan.

Or you could be more civilized and put them on a plate.

Toss them in spaghetti.

Just be careful of the pepper...if somebody sneezes...

your poor meatball...could roll out the door.

Enjoy!

:) Kelly

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