Description

These meatballs are very versatile. They can be served as appetizers, on dollar rolls for sandwiches, in spaghetti sauce or just on their own with chips or fries, and a veggie on the side.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 1/4 lb. bacon, chopped small
• 1 c. panko or plain breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper
• several dashes of nutmeg, or to taste
• 1 t. granulated onion, onion powder, or fresh onion, very finely chopped
• 4 - 6 oz. thinly sliced Cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese, cut into 1 in. squares

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil. Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Combine beef, pork, and bacon in a large mixing bowl. Mix together. Add breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg and onion powder. Mix.
3. Scoop and shape into 1 inch meatballs. Place on prepared baking sheets.