Optional GF & DF Meatballs

 By: www.natashaskitchen.com ( Meatballs Parmesan Casserole)

You can go to the link above for where I got the base for this recipe. We made these GF and DF so there are some changes to the original but I want to give credit where credit is due.

1 1/2 c GF panko bread crumbs

1/2 c oat milk

1 lb ground pork

1 lb ground beef

1 large egg

3 tsp minced garlic

2 T chopped parsley

1 t sea salt

1 t black pepper

3 c marinara sauce

Oil for frying

(We kept shredded parmesan and mozzarella on the side so those who are not dairy free could add to the top.)

Preheat oven to 400, while the oven is heating, mix beef, pork, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and panko bread crumbs together. Once incorporated add the oat milk. If you add the milk too early it turns the panko into lumps of dough. Once everything is mixed shape into about 2 T balls and set in a large oven safe skillet with oil added over medium heat. Turn every 1-2 minutes until seared on all sides. Then pour marinara over meatballs, cover with foil and bake until meatballs are cooked through - about 30 minutes.

Serve with the shredded cheese on the side for those who can eat cheese.

I served these with GF noodles as well.