*** Sausage Meatballs ( Dairy, Gluten Free Option)

 

about 150 calories per meatball

Ingredients:

1 pound turkey sausage 1 pound  sweet sausage   2 egg ( or substitute for 4 Tbs. or applesauce) 4 tablespoons water 1 cup bread crumbs ( or sub potatoe chips) 6 tablespoons minced onion

Sauce 1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce 3/4 cup chili sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions:

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, water, bread crumbs, and minced onion. Roll into small meatballs.
3.	Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once. ( I place mine on a cookie drying rack to raise if off the pan)
4.	In a slow cooker or large saucepan over low heat, blend the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Add meatballs, and simmer for 1 hour before serving. Note: sometimes i omit sauce and eat plain or add trader joes sweet and sour sauce