Baked Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup cracker crumbs (finely crumbled)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• Vegetable oil cooking spray or vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Wash your hands well with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the meat, cheese, cracker crumbs, eggs, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper.
4. Lightly spray a baking pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
5. Form the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on the baking pan.
6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the meatballs reach 165° and the outsides are browned.
7. Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours.