Chicken Ceasar Meatballs (or Turkey)

I found this recipe online last December, but didn't try it until January or so. Once I tried it there was no turning back. Although I modified the recipe to my own liking and have never actually made it the same way twice, it is DELICIOUS! My mom and sister have both made it several times as well and enjoy it just as much as I do.

The great thing about this recipe is you can make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze them. Then just pop them in the oven when you are ready to bake them. They do take a little longer to bake when they are frozen.

Here is the recipe:

1 1/2 lbs. lean ground chicken (I usually use ground Turkey)
1 1/3 c. sourdough (or wheat) croutons, smashed up finely. Reserve 1 c. for coating
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 green onions, chopped (I just sprinkle in onion powder)
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Cooking spray

1. Mix ground chicken, the 1/3 c. of crushed croutons, Parmesan, onions (or onion powder), olive oil, salt and pepper. Don't over mix, but mix thoroughly.

2. Roll slightly less than 1/4 c. of meat mixture into ball shapes. I actually make mine more shaped like chicken nuggets. I find they are easier to cook that way. They don't roll around on the cookie sheet.

3. Cover meatballs in the reserved 1 c. of croutons. Place on greased cookie sheet.

4. Bake for 15-18 minutes, then flip meatballs. Bake for another 15-18 minutes.

**You can enjoy the meatballs in many ways. Here are a few of the different ways Chris and I enjoy them.

1. Eat them with a Ceasar Salad

2. Eat them with Spaghetti
3. Or our favorite way, just eat then with some Macaroni and Cheese. A homemade chicken nugget of sorts.