Ingredients:
2 lbs ground pork
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb ground beef
3 eggs
2 tablespoons instant minced onion
1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Mix together thoroughly all ingredients listed under breakfast sausage.
In a bowl, combine sausage mixture with ground beef, eggs, onion, cheese & pepper; mix thoroughly.
Roll into 1.5″ balls or drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake 18-20 minutes.
To freeze extra meatballs for up to 6 months: Cool quickly in refrigerator, then place the amounts you will use at one time on sheets of aluminum foil.
Wrap tightly and place on cookie sheet (to preserve shape).
Leave on baking sheet until frozen, then remove sheet.
To reheat: Place meatballs in preheated 350 F oven and bake until hot (30-40 minutes).
Servings: 16
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 30 min.