Ingredients

• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup fine Holland Rusk Toast crumbs, Crouton crumbs or
      Baked Crostini Crumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 teaspoons fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ca yenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or granules
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 lb. ground beef
• 1/4 lb. ground lean pork
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• butter

Directions

Combine cream and water in a small mixing bowl, then add the crumbs. Mix until the crumbs are moistened. Combine the basil, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, beef, pork and onion in a larger mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with hands (Note: Disposable gloves can be used if you'd prefer to keep your hands clean.) Add the crumb mixture to the meat mixture and mix

again until well blended. Shape into 1-inch balls, then sauteé in a small amount of butter in a large skillet until browned on all sides. (Tip: Shake the skillet occasionally to help the meatballs retain a round shape. Serve alone or with Marinara Sauce, if desired. May be served in a warming or chaffing dish, if desired.