Cheesy Parmesan Chicken or Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

MEATBALLS

• 1 lb ground chicken (or use white and dark ground turkey meat)
• 1-2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (or use 1 large green onion white part only)
• 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 ounce grated Fontina cheese (or cheese of choice)
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (or use 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil)
• 1 beaten egg
• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt or white salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

COATING

• 1/2 cup bry breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl using clean hands mix all meatball ingredients together.

2. 2

   Form into about 24 meatballs (for best flavor at this point cover and refrigerate overnight).

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix together additional 1/2 cup breadcrumbs with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

4. 4

   Roll and coat the balls in the cheese/breadcrumb mixture.

5. 5

   Pan-fry intil cooked and lightly browned.