Fig And Goat Cheese Meatballs Recipe

Name: Fig And Goat Cheese Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 pounds bulk Italian sausage; 1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese; 1 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 4 whole cloves; 1 whole star anise; 1 cup dried figs, chopped; 1 cup water; Chopped fresh chives, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
4 whole cloves
1 whole star anise
1 cup dried figs, chopped
1 cup water
Chopped fresh chives, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and eggs. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide into 36 portions. Shape each portion around 1/2 teaspoon cheese to cover completely. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until cooked through, 25-30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and star anise to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon, cloves and star anise. Add figs; cook until softened, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender. Add 1 cup water; process until almost smooth. Serve with meatballs. If desired, top meatballs with chopped chives.
3
Freeze cooled meatballs and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently; add a little water if necessary.

430

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, 2 pounds bulk Italian sausage, 1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, and more.

Yes, Fig And Goat Cheese Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fig And Goat Cheese Meatballs

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