Feeding 29

When Austin was baptized, we asked all our family and the
Pastors and their families to join us after the service for lunch.
There were 29 of us.  What did I feed a crowd like that?

BBQ Meatballs (among other things)...
About Two Hundred of 'em!
Always a hit. A sure win.  Y.U.M.

A lovely lady at a church we attended years ago

faithfully brought these yummy morsels to church potluck dinners.

Unfortunately, I could never get any on my plate...

they always disappeared so quickly!

So, without ever trying them, I asked for the recipe.

And she kindly shared.  I'm so glad that she did.

And now...I'm sure you will be too! :)

~ BBQ Meatballs ~

Meatballs:

1 Egg

5 oz evaporated milk

1 cup quick cooking oats

½ cup finely chopped onion

1 large clove garlic, finely minced

1 ½ lb. ground beef

1 tsp salt

1 tsp chili powder

¼ tsp pepper

Sauce:

1- 1/2 cup ketchup

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

3/4 tsp liquid smoke

1 - 2 large cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup finely chopped onion

Bring all ingredients to boil in a small saucepan.

Reduce heat and simmer for two minutes.

Set aside to pour over the meatballs

when they are done cooking.

In a large bowl,

combine all meatball ingredients (except the meat).

Mix well and then add the meat.

Mix well once again and form into 1 inch balls.

Place about an inch apart

on a jelly roll pan (cookie sheet with sides).

Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven

for 20 to 25 minutes till cooked through.

Drain and place in 13 x 9 inch pan

and cover with sauce and bake for 10 to 12 minutes longer.

If heating the meatballs from cold, 30 to 40 minutes is about right.

Comfort food at its finest.

Enjoy! :)

With Love,

Camille

**I have no idea where the original recipe for these yummy meatballs came

from...if you do, would you please share so I may link back to the
book/site where they are found? Thank you!