The BEST Italian Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound meatloaf mix (mixture of ground beef, pork and veal)
- ⅓ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely minced yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 563g | |
| Calories 1071 | |
| Calories from Fat 472 | 44% |
| Total Fat 52.46g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat 10.95g | 44% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 381mg | 127% |
| Sodium 2773mg | 116% |
| Potassium 980mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs 39.2g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.1g | 70% |
| Sugars 6.64g | 4% |
| Protein 110.49g | 177% |
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