Embracing Him

Spring has sprung here in the Thorpe household and I have been extremely busy. I’m juggling playdates, homeschool activities, and church ministry responsibilities among other things. When my schedule fills up, Crock Pot cooking is a must for me because it allows me to prepare great tasting meals with very little effort.

I recently discovered a fabulous meatball recipe for the Crock Pot and it’s a keeper. Like most of the meals I prepare, these meatballs are a delicious quick fix. The recipe calls for croutons but I don’t usually have them here so I use crushed Ritz crackers or Italian breadcrumbs instead. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, a perfect addition to plate of pasta or the base for one of the greatest meatball sandwiches I’ve ever tasted.

Perfect Meatballs
1 pound ground meatloaf mix
3/4 cup crushed seasoned croutons
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 egg
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

In a large bowl, mix the ground meat, croutons, onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and Cajun seasoning. Using a small scoop or spoon, remove the meat and shape it into meatballs. Place the meatballs into the Crock Pot and cover with your favorite sauce. Cook on low for 4 hours.

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