Meatballs
by Mary Rogers
Email:theverns223@bellsouth.net

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Source: Nana Mussoline
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Food Group: Beef
Serves: 12

Ingredients

3/4 pound(s) ground chuck
3/4 pound(s) ground pork
3/4 pound(s) ground veal
7-8 slices white bread, or rolls, best if they are stale, otherwise bake for a few
1 cup(s) warm milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
16 clove(s) garlic, chopped
1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley
3/4 cup(s) grated romano cheese
1 teaspoon(s) fresh grated pepper
1-1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

 Make a panade by cutting the stale (or lightly baked bread) into squares, pour the milk over and let sit for a few minutes to absorb.  Mix with hands, until soft, can add more milk if needed. 

To the panade, add the eggs, parsley, garlic, cheese, salt & pepper, mix well 

Add in the meat, and mix well. Form into balls. 

Fry in Crisco. 

Or Bake at 400° for 20-30 minutes, until done. 

If using the "meatball" pan, line it with foil (easier clean up) & spray or oil the grates or the meatballs will stick.  Turn the meatballs at 10 minutes, may have to turn again in another 10 minutes.  

I usually fry one or two in a small pan, just to taste and adjust seasonings.   Can also add fresh basil to the mix.  

Notes:These freeze well either already baked or just the meat mixture.