Meatless Meatballs; Special K Style

Submitted by Lt Perry Hurst
(Salem Fire Department, Indiana)

Ingredients

• Quaker Oats 6 oz 12 oz 24 oz 48 oz
• Bread Crumbs 6 oz 12 oz 24 oz 48 oz
• Stove Top Stuffing 6 oz 12 oz 24 oz 48 oz
• Special K Cereal 6 oz 12 oz 24 oz 48 oz
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded) 6 oz 12 oz 24 oz 48 oz
• Water 6 oz 12 oz 24 oz 48 oz
• Dry Lipton Onion Soup ½ pkg 1 pkg 2 pkg 4 pkg
• Eggs 1 2 4 6
• Fire House Seasoning (see below) 1 tsp 2 tsp 4 tsp 6 tsp

Method

Step 1

In food Processor granulate finely Oats, Bread Crumbs, Stuffing, and Special K.

Step 2

Mix rest of ingredients very well together and let stand covered for 20-30 minutes so

Step 3

everything is moistened. If you need additional water, add sparingly. Using a small cookie scoop to form mixture into balls (may also use teaspoon). (if balls too big cut in half then roll)

Step 4

Balls may be lightly coated with very fine panko bread crumbs

Step 5

Method 1: Place formed balls into a deep fryer to brown. Method 2: Place formed balls into cast iron skillet with olive oil to brown.

Step 6

Put into a baking dish or crock pot and add 1 of the following: 1. Barbeque Sauce (I like spicy BBQ sauce for an extra zing)