COOKING FOR THE FOOD BANK AND ONLY 200 MEAT BALLS ENJOY DAN:

ITALIAN MEAT BALLS FOR THE FOOD BANK FUND DRIVE by CHEF DAN:

Makes 200 golf size meat balls

INGREDIENTS:

20 pounds ground beef

5 cups Parmesan cheese

20 eggs, lightly beaten

5 cups milk

6 cups seasoned breadcrumbs

3 cups Italian seasoning

1/4-cup garlic powder

9 packages dry onion soup mix

3 tablespoons salt

DIRECTIONS:        (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES)

1.   Mix all ingredients in a large bowl by hand.

2.   Using your bare hands for best results.

3.   Roll meatballs to about the size of golf balls, about 1-1/2-inches.

4.   If too dry use little milk to make them hold together.

5.   Let stand 20-30 minutes.

6.   Set meatballs on a sprayed cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.

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