GRANDMA'S APPLESAUCE MEATBALLS
This is one of my family's favorite 'comfort' foods - by all six generations. Don't let the applesauce scare you off; you can't taste it, but it keeps the meatballs tender and moist. Add mushrooms and/or pearl onions for an even heartier 'comfort' meal! Serve over hot buttered noodles or rice. We like a salad and garlic bread, or a plate of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers. Enjoy!
Provided by Pipster
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Whisk the egg and milk together in a large bowl, and stir in the croutons. Allow the croutons to soak up the milk mixture for about 2 minutes. Lightly stir in the applesauce, onion, garlic, Cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper, and mix in ground beef with your hands until thoroughly combined. Form the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls, and place into the prepared baking dish. In the same bowl, whisk together the cream of celery soup with evaporated milk. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbling and thickened and the meat is no longer pink in the middle, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese 15 minutes before end of baking, and bake until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 125.8 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1290.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
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Ssebaale Andrew
[email protected]These meatballs are a must-try! They're easy to make and they taste amazing.
Agbeko Akakpo
[email protected]I've tried many different meatballs recipes, but this one is my favorite. The applesauce makes them so moist and flavorful.
MD.Eleyas Ahmad
[email protected]These meatballs are a great appetizer or main course. I like to serve them with a side of rice or pasta.
Hadeywaley Taofeek
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their fruits and veggies.
Koko Anwar
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover applesauce. They're also a great freezer meal. I like to make a big batch and then freeze them for later.
rasheed ali
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The applesauce made them moist and flavorful, and the spices were just right.
Ngetich Kevin
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Nicole Shedd
[email protected]These meatballs are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty, flavorful, and the applesauce gives them a touch of sweetness. I love serving them with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Ram kebal Mahto
[email protected]I was skeptical about the applesauce in these meatballs, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were so moist and flavorful! I'll definitely be making them again.
Laura Sofía
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The applesauce makes them moist and tender, and the spices give them a delicious flavor.
Leunatabassum Tanni
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit with my family! The applesauce gave them a unique and flavorful twist.