Buttermilk Meatballs

Name: Buttermilk Meatballs
Ingredients: 2 slices crustless white bread, torn into small pieces; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 lb ground beef (I use 80/20 hamburger); 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 3/4 teaspoon salt

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 slices crustless white bread, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 lb ground beef (I use 80/20 hamburger)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 egg
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Combine bread pieces and buttermilk in a bowl. I use my Kitchenaide so just put it in the mixing bowl.
2

Let the bread and buttermilk sit for 10 minutes.
3

Then mash, or mix, to a smooth paste.
4

Add other ingredients and blend well, but be careful NOT to overwork the mixture.
5

I then place the mixture in the freezer for about 15 minutes. This just firms the mixture and makes it easier to handle.
6

Next I form 1 inch balls and deep fry them at 310 degrees for 3-5 minutes. Not sure how they would be baked but please let me know if anyone tries that.
7

Last I usually put them in the crock pot with my sauce for about an hour to insure the middle is done well and to let the flavors blend.
8

So far this recipe has never failed me.