Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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½ cup finely chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ pound hot Italian pork sausage, casing removed
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½ pound ground beef
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½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
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½ cup chopped cooked bacon
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Glaze:
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1 cup water
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½ cup Grade A maple syrup
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1 teaspoon chicken soup base
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
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3 slices cooked, crumbled bacon
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wooden toothpicks (optional)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
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Heat olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook onion until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
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Combine Italian sausage, ground beef, bread crumbs, cooked bacon, egg, salt, pepper, and the contents of the skillet in a bowl. Using your fingers, combine ingredients until they are well mixed. Form into about 14 meatballs, 2 inches in diameter, and place on the prepared sheet pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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While the meatballs are baking, make the glaze. Combine water, maple syrup, soup base, and cayenne pepper in a 10-inch, nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce heat slightly. Boil until reduced by half, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Remove glaze from heat and allow to cool. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down any syrup that clings to the sides of the skillet, and stir back into the glaze.
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Place meatballs in a serving dish and drizzle glaze over each meatball. Top with cooked, crumbled bacon and serve warm with toothpicks.
Cook's Note:
The recipe includes several items that are already seasoned. I did not use any added salt, and the recipe was fine, for us.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
182 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
12g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 14 | |
Calories 182 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 18% |
Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
Sodium 444mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 9g | 19% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 23mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 157mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.