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1 Combine everything but the cheese sticks in a medium bowl this works best if you use your hands!
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2 Heat several tablespoons oil in a medium skillet be careful not to get it too hot.
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Im not always specific with temperatures, so heat oil until the meat sizzles upon contact, but not so hot it splatters out to hurt you.
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3 While oil is heating, begin rolling the meatballs.
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First, cut each cheese stick into 1 inch pieces.
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Grab a pinch of meat, push a cheese piece into meat.
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Add another pinch of meat to the other side roll around in your hand to form a ball around the cheese piece.
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Set aside; repeat with all remaining cheese pieces.
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If you have meat leftover dont worry just make some normal meatballs!
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4 Add meatballs to oil, not touching each other.
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Rotate balls until brown and slightly crisp on all sides.
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Once brown, remove from pan and place in an oven safe dish.
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5 Now, you have 3 options: 1) Add meatballs to your spaghetti sauce and simmer until ready to serve.
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This will make sure they are cooked thoroughly and have soaked up some sauce.
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2) Place your dish of meatballs in a warm oven until ready to serve.
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If it will be longer than 5 minutes or so, cover with aluminium foil to keep moist.
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3) Freeze!
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Then pull from the freezer when the mood strikes and simply reheat in the oven.
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Notes:
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For the crackers: Use what is on hand.
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I had some Triscuits which was a different texture.
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Ritz would give them a buttery flavor.
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If using Saltines, dont add any salt to the meat.
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This is an excellent opportunity to hide some fiber!
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If necessary, use gluten free crackers.
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Cheese: I liked using the cheese sticks; it was a very mild addition and they stay firm through the cooking process.
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However, Hubs and I agreed using actual mozzarella balls would be divine.
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Sauce: I made my Spicy Spaghetti Sauce.
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This recipe is also perfect for freezing make a double batch of both meatballs and sauce, then freeze for a quick and tasty meal later!
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Or use your favorite store bought sauce.
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Assembly: I have several photos on my blog showing each step for rolling the meatballs
