My Meatballs

Make meatballs in larger batches and freeze them for a fast and easy homemade meal in minutes.   Having one-two meatballs with a side of sliced tomatoes may be a healthier and more satiating snack than other options lurking in your pantry.  I typically double the recipe at the very least, and use ground turkey most of the time.  

• 1.25 lb. lean ground beef or turkey (this is the weight Jenny-O turkey comes packaged)
  
• 1 c bread crumbs (I use fresh grated or Panko)
  
• 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
  
• 1/4 c milk
  
• 2 garlic gloves crushed
  
• 1/2 tsp. salt
  
• 1/4 tsp pepper
  
• 1 egg
  

Mix all ingredients until well blended.  Not too smooth because you do not want them too dense.  Roll into medium size balls- about 1.5 inches round.  You can pan cook, but I prefer the easy and less messy route by placing them on a canola oil wiped cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes.  Roll over once 1/2 way during cooking.  Make sure they are cooked through.

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