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Sweet and Sour Faux Meat Balls

SUBMITTED BY: Janet Potts PHOTO BY: LynnInHK

"A great dish with sweet and sour sauce. Serve it with a big bowl of steamed rice."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup apricot jam
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
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  • 5 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sage
  • 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS

  1. To make Sweet and Sour Sauce: In a medium bowl combine the oil, vinegar, jam, ketchup, grated onion, salt, oregano and hot peppr sauce. Stir until well combined.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. In a large bowl combine the eggs, Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, chopped onion, pecans, basil, salt, sage and bread crumbs. Mix well and form into 2 inch balls or patties. Place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish and cover them with sweet and sour sauce. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by CarrieHansen
These appetizers really have a meaty texture and a wonderful taste. Non-vegetarians may not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2002 by LAURIE ADRIENNE
These are the best "fake" meatballs I have ever tasted. It was almost scary how much they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2005 by LynnInHK
This recipe makes a lot but it was so tasty that we didn't have any problems finishing them. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2005 by Jean Marie
I didn't use the sauce do I cannot comment on that but the "balls" were good. I omitted the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by Cassie
Easy and quick to make. Very yummy and filllng. Made with brown rice. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by Kelly
My family loved these. I used fat free cheddar and cottage cheese. Really good, but the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by Alexis83
I did not make the sweet and sour sauce. I baked the 'meat' balls with a little olive oil and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2007 by RAZZMATAZZ
Oh my gosh, these were just so good, I don't know where to start! With the ingredients... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2007 by Jill