Baked Meatballs

Submitted by Poker

"This was something that my mother use to make & was all ways my favorite, so I had to learn how to make them myself. I add more garlic to the ground beef & have them with mash potatoes. Never had anyone say they didn't like them. Also, make great grinders with the soup!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 5 slices bread
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1⁄2 cup of warm milk
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup or (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of celery soup

directions

1. Soak bread in milk; crumble.
2. Add meat, salt, baking powder, onions and poultry seasoning.
3. Mix well; shape into 1 1/4-inch (diam) balls.
4. Add garlic and margarine in fry pan. Cook meatballs until brown. Pour off excess fat.
5. Add soup and water; bring to boil. Put in casserole dish and bake for 35 minutes at 350°F.

Reviews

[Lorac]

A great comfort food recipe! I was planning on having leftovers for tomorrow night's dinner but DH has already had more than his share and in case he should wake up during the night, he plans on having more. If that doesn't happen - it's breakfast! I was concerned about the baking powder but the meatballs were so light that I will use it in other recipes. I added the baking powder and seasonings to the milk and bread mixture. The only thing I did different was to double the amount of poultry seasoning. Thanks Poker - it's a keeper!

 

[alkaloidqueen]

I loved this recipe! I fried up two batches of meatballs. Each batch had 18 meatballs. The first batch I left out the cream of mushroom soup, after browning, I drained on paper towels, and froze them for future use for whatever recipe. The second batch I waited until about halfway through the frying to add the garlic which I minced. I took the liberty of adding about a half cup of white wine. I used the wine to scrap any brown bits off the bottom of pan and let the liquid reduce by about half. Then I mixed in the soup and water. I sprayed my baking dish with cooking spray then I added 1 cup dry Minute brown rice then poured the mixture over the rice. I made sure to put in a little extra water in for the rice to absorb. It turned out so yummy!! Thanks!

 

[parker82]

Very easy and tasty. DH said it reminded him of his moms cooking. Next will serve it over egg noodles for a comfort dish. Thanks Poker.

 

[Divalicious 808]

Easy & tasty! Thought the 5 slices of bread was too much but it made some very moist & tender meatballs. Next time I will reduce the poultry seasoning it was a bit strong for my taste. Otherwise I used beef broth for the water,tossed in some fresh mushrooms & some worcestershire sauce. Served with mac & cheese & sliced tomatoes. Yum...my kind of comfort food!

 

[Miss Annie]

I loved these meatballs. Very tasty, and the texture was what a meatball should be. I thought all of the seasoning was perfect. These are definately what you call comfort food. Thanks, Poker for sharing your recipe. It's a keeper!! :-)