Mini Bacon Meatballs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Use silpat in a baking pan with a lip or oil a broiler pan.
3. 3
   Cook bacon in a skillet until just starting to crisp, about 4 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove and set aside on a paper towel.
5. 5
   Leave 1 tbs dripping in skillet.
6. 6
   Saute onion in that skillet over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Add garlic and cook another minute.
8. 8
   Combine ground meat, bacon, onions, bread crumbs, parley, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
9. 9
   Stir in beaten egg.
10. 10
    Form into 1 inch meatballs and place on your prepared pan.
11. 11
    Bake until fully cooked, about 10 minutes.
12. 12
    If you want to store them, cool and place on a baking sheet and freeze.
13. 13
    Then transfer to an airtight container.