Baby Friendly Meatballs

Baby Friendly Meatballs

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

253kcal

Sugar

1g

Fat

1g

Fiber

1g

Sat fat

8g

Protein

13g

Carbs

4g

Sodium

112mg

Ingredients

- 250g / 9oz 5percent fat Minced beef
- 250g / 9oz 15percent fat Minced pork
- 1 small, finely diced Onion
- 1 heaped tsp Garlic granules
- 40g / 1.41oz Dried breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- 40g / 1.41oz grated Cheddar
- freshly ground Black pepper
- sunflower, vegetable or olive, for baking Oil

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (240°C fan) / 475°F / Gas
9.
2. Put all ingredients (except the oil) into a large bowl with freshly ground black pepper. Mix well until the onion and breadcrumbs combine with the meat.
3. Take a golf ball-sized amount of mixture and roll it into a smooth ball.
4. Shape the meat into long sausages around 7.5cm (3in) in length.
5. Place meatballs on a lined baking tray, ensuring they aren’t touching. Drizzle with a little oil.
6. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and cooked through, turning halfway to cook evenly.
7. Cut each sausage into quarters lengthwise for babies from 6 months, and in half lengthwise from 10 months.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

19% of RDI

Magnesium

18% of RDI

Vitamin C

1% of RDI

Omega 3

1% of RDI

Vitamin A

1% of RDI

Calcium

18% of RDI

Folate

21% of RDI

Good to know

Allow to cool fully before placing in a freezer bag and freezing for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the oven at 180°C fan (200°C/400°F/Gas 6) for 10–15 minutes until piping hot inside.