Stuffing meatballs

By Side Passion

Ingredients

• 1lg egg
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 1/4 C flat leaf parsley, chopped(optional)
• 1 C leftover cooked stuffing, roughly chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 C marinara sauce, warmed
• 4 think slices of bread, toasted
• Ricotta and/or grated Parmesan for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Heat broiler. Line large rimmed baking sheet with not stick foil. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, garlic, 2 Tbs water and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper; stir in parsley, if using. Add stuffing and mix to combine. Add beef and mix to combine.

Step 2

Form meat mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls, (about 20 total) and place on prepared baking sheet. Broil until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

Toss with marinara and spoon over toast. Dollop with ricotta and sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.