Chipotle Meatballs Appetizers

1. 1

   Stir together milk and bread crumbs in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Cook bacon in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp.

3. 3

   Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

4. 4

   Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet, then cook onion, garlic, chipotles, cumin, and oregano in skillet, stirring, until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add water and cook, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until water has evaporated, about 1 minute.

6. 6

   Stir into bread crumb mixture, then add ground meats, egg, parsley, bacon and 1 teaspoon salt and mix well with your hands.

7. 7

   Preheat broiler.

8. 8

   Form scant tablespoons of meat mixture into balls and thread 3 balls 1/2 inch apart onto each skewer, arranging skewers on a lightly oiled broiler pan.

9. 9

   Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat (do not turn) until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.