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					Easy Pork (or Chicken) and Ricotta Meatballs
					
					
					
					
					Smother with marinara or serve simply plain.
					
					
					
					Yield: 8 servings
					
					
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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											| 1 | pound | ground pork or ground chicken | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | (4 ounces) whole milk ricotta cheese | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | plain panko bread crumbs | 
									
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											| 1 |  | large egg | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | (2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese | 
									
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											| 2 | tablespoons | minced garlic | 
									
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											| 1 | teaspoon | dried oregano | 
									
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											| 1 | teaspoon | black pepper | 
									
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											| 1/4 | teaspoon | salt | 
									
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						Directions:
						Heat oven to 425 degrees F
In a large bowl, mix together pork (or chicken), ricotta, panko crumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic, oregano, black pepper and salt.  Gently combine with your hands. 
Form the mixture into 12 equally sized meatballs balls (about 2 1/4 inches in diameter). Arrange onto a parchment paper lined rimmed baking sheet.
Bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.
					 
				
				
				
					
						
						Helpful Tips:
Leftover meatballs freeze well and may be reheated in a 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.
Recipe adapted by Webstop. Photo and food styling by Webstop
					 
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Food Pavilion Recipes
	https://www.foodpavilion.com/Recipes/Detail/2120/Easy_Pork_(or_Chicken)_and_Ricotta_Meatballs