Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained thoroughly
  • 1/2 grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, divided

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat, spinach, cheese, eg, basil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 c of the bread crumbs. Mix well.
  • Place the remaining bread crumbs into a small bowl. Use a scal to weigh meatballs into 1 1/2 oz portions and place on a sheet pan. Shape into meatballs. Place the meatballs in individual, miniature muffin tin cups. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.