Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground round beef
• 1/2 cup frozen spinach
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1-1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1-1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400º F.
2. In a bowl combine ground pork, ground beef, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Add 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs and combine.
3. Roll meat mixture into 24 meatballs.
4. Place remaining bread crumbs on a plate and roll meatballs to coat.
5. Place each meatball into an individual miniature muffin cup. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked.

Helpful hints

• Leftover meatballs can be frozen for a later meal.
• Omit the spinach or cheese if desired for lower potassium and phosphorus.
• For a lower protein diet divide recipe into 12 servings, 2 meatballs each. Protein is reduced to 17 grams.