Maple-Glazed Meatballs and a BOOK GIVEAWAY!
March 1, 2013 at 5:33 pm | Posted in book review, other savory, savory things | 29 CommentsTags: food, giveaway, savory, snacks
As a kid, getting breakfast for dinner was a rare and exciting treat. As an adult, I can do this any darn time I please, but it still hasn’t lost it’s excitement factor. Clearly I’m not alone in this, because there’s a new book called Breakfast for Dinner by Lindsay Landis and Taylor Hackbarth. This book has savory takes on pancakes and waffles, lots of egg dishes and even breakfast for dessert, but these Maple-Glazed Meatballs– like breakfast sausage doused in syrup– were what I wanted to try first.
These meatballs are flavorful and moist. Because of their sweetness, I wouldn’t pair these with pasta, but they make a great app or a perfect TV snack.
I want to send a copy of Breakfast for Dinner to one of you! Just leave me a comment (one per person, please) on this post before 4:00 pm EST on Friday, March 8 and I’ll randomly choose a winner from the list. Be sure your e-mail address is correct so I can contact you.
***Giveaway Winner Update: I used random.org to generate a random comment number to find the winner. It selected comment 18, so congratulations to AnnaZed. I’ll be sending your book soon!***
Maple-Glazed Meatballs– makes about 24 meatballs
from Breakfast for Dinner by Lindsay Landis and Taylor Hackbarth
Steph’s Note: The original recipe called for ground pork, but I used ground chicken instead. If you do, too, you may find that you need to add extra tablespoon of so of breadcrumbs and give the mix about a 30 minute rest in the fridge before portioning into meatballs.
for the meatballs:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, finely diced (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground pork (or ground chicken)
1 egg
1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground fennel
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepperfor the glaze:
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/2 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
-Line a baking sheet with foil.
-Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion. Cook until translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in apples, ginger and garlic. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
-In a large bowl, combine pork, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, maple syrup, fennel, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Add the cooled onion mixture. Mix with your hands until uniform. Roll by tablespoonfuls into 1-inch balls, or use a small ice cream scoop to portion. Arrange on prepared sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
-Preheat oven to 400°F.
-For the glaze, whisk together maple syrup, tomato paste, apple juice and vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
-Brush meatballs with half of glaze. Bake 10 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze. Bake 5 to 7 minutes longer or until cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F. Serve warm.
Please note that the publisher, Quirk Books, sent me a copy of this book.
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I could eat breakfast all day along, including for dinner 🙂 Love the look of those meatballs.
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Comment by Pheebz— March 1, 2013 #
oooh, I’ve love this cookbook! my email is mcm488 at gmail dot com!
Comment by travels with mary— March 1, 2013 #
Mmm! These look amazing! I love breakfast for dinner as well, so this cookbook looks right up my alley. Will have to check it out!
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Comment by Sarah— March 1, 2013 #
I am so excited to check this book out – I love having breakfast for dinner! i probably would have tried these meatballs first too, I always douse my sausage in syrup 🙂
Comment by Tracey— March 1, 2013 #
I love Breakfast also. I love the savory aspect of it!
Comment by onedomesticgoddess— March 1, 2013 #
Looks like a great book for my collection!
Comment by Cynthia— March 1, 2013 #
Breakfast is yummy – next to dessert. Together = a great meal!
Comment by Doris— March 1, 2013 #
I’m jetlagged and therefore it is vitally important that i eat breakfast for dinner and vice versa :o)
Comment by liorshapira— March 1, 2013 #
Those meatballs look AMAZING! 🙂
Comment by sara— March 1, 2013 #
Brinner. My teenagers love Brinner nights. It would be great to have new ideas for our family favorite! Kat
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Comment by addercatter— March 1, 2013 #
The meatballs look fantastic! My husband makes them with cranberry sauce.
Comment by RantsRavesRations— March 1, 2013 #
That looks like my kind of book! Love breakfast, and can’t wait to try these meatballs.
Comment by Ashley P— March 1, 2013 #
Mmm…these meatballs sound so yummy! The hubby, kids, and I love meatballs – so we’ll definitely be giving these a try.
Comment by Amy J— March 1, 2013 #
LOVE breakfast for dinner! Yum!
Comment by Julie Schaeffer— March 2, 2013 #
Yes please! I want to go to sleep happy with breakfast!
Comment by d'liteful cravings— March 2, 2013 #
Great recipe, and a great giveaway! 🙂
Comment by Topper— March 2, 2013 #
My college friends and I love having breakfast for dinner on busy nights! Those meatballs are definitely going on the menu next week! Yum.
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Comment by Cami Follett— March 2, 2013 #
Those look marvelous; what do you think if you had Soba noodles and cucumber with them?
I have heard of that book too; sounds like good fun.
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Comment by AnnaZed— March 3, 2013 #
What a fantastic recipe! I sometimes fry pork in a maple syrup marinade for a special treat so I am very excited to try this out. That book sounds fantastic, there is nothing better than a fried egg on toast for a comfort-eating dinner.
Comment by isobelhigley— March 3, 2013 #
I love meatballs – thanks for sharing this recipe. Brinner is always a good idea. gottagetbaked@gmail.com
Comment by gottagetbaked— March 3, 2013 #
thank you for the opportunity to win such a wonderful book…
Comment by Diane OConnor— March 3, 2013 #
These meatballs sound delicious!
Comment by Tiffany— March 3, 2013 #
We had breakfast for dinner all the time when I was growing up, but I seldom have it now. I need inspiration!
Comment by susitravl— March 3, 2013 #
We rotate either Blueberry Steel Cut Oatmeal or Blueberry Pancakes for dinner!
Comment by Shannon— March 5, 2013 #
Did you see this one?
http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2013/01/the-making-of-a-cookbook.html
Comment by oven chaos— March 5, 2013 #
Mouth watering!!!!!
Comment by carlosvandroemme— March 6, 2013 #
loving the title of your new book! congrats on the effort! those meatballs look devine!
Comment by milkteaxx— March 7, 2013 #
Perfect for our (hopefully!) last snowday of the school year!
Comment by Katherine Zapsky— March 8, 2013 #
This is a must try, Thanks 🙂
Comment by wavensongz— June 8, 2013 #