Annual Southern Gentleman Issue

Mama’s Meatballs Recipe

A Gentleman’s Dish

One of the quintessential qualities of a gentleman is confidence, and though it’s beneficial in all areas of life, don’t neglect developing confidence in the kitchen. Cooking skills not only benefit the gentleman himself, but enable him to create a delightful meal to entertain friends, spend time in the kitchen with family, and help his partner with everyday household tasks. Read on for the crowd-pleasing dishes these five locals think every gentleman should know how to make.

Photography by Rich Smith

Mama's Meatballs

Brian McDonald

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Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 12 Meatballs

Ingredients

2 qts. ricotta
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp. honey
Salt, to taste

For the meatballs:

1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground italian sausage
2 cups breadcrumbs
2 eggs
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 jar marinara

Optional toppings:

Fresh basil
shaved parmesean
Olive Oil

Instructions

For the lemon ricotta:

Add All ingredients to bowl and mix with a whisk until fully incoporated
set aside

For the meatballs:

For the meatballs: Knead all ingredients together (excluding the marinara) with your hands, then divide into 2.5 oz. pieces.
Shape into balls and add to greased 9x9 pan. Bake at 350° until they reach 165° by thermometer.
Add marinara to a skillet and toss meatballs in marinara.

Notes

To serve, spread a layer of ricotta, place meatballs on top, and spoon in extra marinara. Add basil, shaved parmesan, and drizzle with olive oil to finish.

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Mama’s Meatballs Recipe

A Gentleman’s Dish

Mama's Meatballs

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

Optional toppings:

Instructions

For the lemon ricotta:

For the meatballs:

Notes

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