Vegetarian Meatballs
Description
Made with walnuts and cottage and Cheddar cheese, these vegetarian meatballs are sure to be a hit when entertaining or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
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9 eggs
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5 cups bread crumbs
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3 cups finely chopped walnuts
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3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
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3 medium onions, finely chopped
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2 cups cottage cheese
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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6 tablespoons minced garlic
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4 teaspoons dried basil
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2 teaspoons salt
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2
Mix eggs, bread crumbs, walnuts, Cheddar cheese, onions, cottage cheese, oil, garlic, basil, and salt together in a bowl with your hands until thoroughly blended. The batter will be very stiff.
3
Chill mixture in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
4
Roll into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, turn meatballs, and continue to bake for another 8 minutes.