Roberge's Notes:
Expand1 pound ground chuck or round Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup FRESH parsley, italian flatleaf preferred Ask a question about this ingredient
1 egg Ask a question about this ingredient
2-3 pieces italian bread, stale, about 3/4 cup Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup 1/2 & 1/2 (cream) or whole milk Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon dried basil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated, about 2/3 cup Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon onion powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
Add these dry ingredients to a food processor: stale bread, onion powder, grated parmesan, basil, salt, pepper. Process until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add parsley, pulse a few times to incorporate. Parsley should not be finely minced.
Ask a question about this stepIn a large bow, tear up the the meat into small pieces, quarter sized.
Ask a question about this stepAdd 1/2&1/2 to egg in a bowl, wisk until incorporated.
Ask a question about this stepAdd egg mixture to bowl with meat. Using spatula, fold in until all pieces are coated. DO NOT OVERWORK THE MEAT. Fold, then gently press down on the mix. Repeat until well mixed.
Ask a question about this stepAdd dry ingredients from step 1. Fold into mixture until all wet pieces are coated.
Ask a question about this stepIn your hands, grab enough to make a 2" meatball. Roll gently between your hands until smooth and round.
Ask a question about this stepPlace meatballs onto a heavy duty sided cookie sheet, with room around each meatball. The recipe should make 12 meatballs.
Ask a question about this stepRoast in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes - they will be done when they just begin to render their juices at the bottom of the roasting pan.
Ask a question about this stepRemove pan from oven, allow to cool about 5 minutes. Keep a couple for meatball sandwiches the next day.
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Nice recipe, no wonder you daughter is asking for the spaghetti & meatballs. Oh, and you are SO right...keep a couple meatballs for sandwiches the next day, love those next day sandwiches!