Ingredients
FOR ZESTY FRIED MEATBALLS
No-stick cooking spray, Pam®
1 pound lean ground beef
4 eggs
1 cup seasoned fine dry bread crumbs, Progresso®
3⁄4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, Sargento®
1⁄4 cup milk
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, McCormick®
1 tablespoon water
2 cups vegetable oil or peanut oil, Wesson®
FOR RED PEPPER SAUCE:
1 jar (71⁄4-ounce) roasted red peppers, drained, Delallo®
1⁄2 cup Catalina salad dressing, Kraft®
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, McCormick®
Fresh thyme sprigs
Directions
For zesty fried meatballs: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine ground
beef, 3 eggs, 3⁄4 cup bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, and Italian seasoning. Form into 1-inch meatballs. In a bowl, beat together 1 egg and water. Place 1⁄4 cup bread crumbs in another bowl. Dip meatballs into egg mixture, then roll in bread crumbs.In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over high heat. Working in batches, add meatballs to hot oil. Fry until golden brown. Remove meatballs;
drain well. Arrange in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked through (160 degrees F). For red pepper sauce, in a blender, combine roasted peppers, salad dressing, and Italian seasoning. Cover and blend until smooth. Serve meatballs with sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme.
