Garlic-Filled Meatballs Recipe

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Family and friends will go wild for these "gourmet" meatballs. I also use the chutney to top baked chicken, steaks and burgers.

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Garlic-Filled Meatballs Recipe

Yield: 6 Servings

30 20 50

Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off bulbs. Brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic into a bowl; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Divide into 18 portions; flatten. Top each with 1/2 teaspoon softened garlic; form beef mixture around garlic into meatballs. Set remaining garlic aside.
In a large skillet, cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides and meat is no longer pink.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Add onion; cook for 4-6 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat; stir in the vinegar, sugar, pepper and remaining roasted garlic. Cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.
Drain meatballs; top with chutney and goat cheese. Serve with toasted French bread if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Originally published as Garlic-Filled Meatballs in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2007, p181