Mike’s Surprise Meatballs

An old favorite of the family is homemade spaghetti  and meatballs.  I used to just throw this together but one day I wanted to do something different and I threw some cheese into the middle.  I really like the outcome…

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Mike's Surprise Meatballs

Its not fancy but it works. A simple, quick easy meatball recipe.

Course Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Servings 24 meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Pork
• 2 lb Ground Beef
• 1/2 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
• 3 Eggs
• 4 Cheese Sticks
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Chop the 4 cheese sticks into pieces the same length as they are wide.
   
2. Combine Pork and Beef in a bowl
   
3. Add BreadCrumbs and Eggs
   
4. Combine all until well mixed and smooth
   
5. Combine into Meatballs....Process is to make a 1/4 pattie about 3-4" in diameter. Flatten in the palm of your hand. Put 1 piece of cheese in the middle and then roll into a ball.
   
6. Roll out onto Cookie Sheets. Cook or Bake as desired. Personally, I like to broil for 8-10 minutes then cook in sauce.