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Meatless "Depression" Meatballs

Mrs. Angie Fiasco
These are an old-fashioned recipe from the Great Depression, when meat was expensive. There's no meat, but they're still delicious!
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Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups homemade breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Italian grated cheese
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • milk
  • olive oil
  • spaghetti sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, pepper, oregano, basil, eggs, 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix together well and add a little milk to make right consistency to form into balls, if necessary. Shape mixture into meatballs.
  • In a large skillet, over medium high heat, place olive oil to 1/4-inch deep. Fry meatballs quickly on all sides. Place in your favorite spaghetti sauce and cook until tender and delicious. Makes lots. Enjoy!