SWEET AND SOUR MEAT BALLS

Sweet and Sour Meat Balls

Makes 8 to 10 servings

Sweet and Sour Sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 dash hot pepper sauce

Faux Meat Balls
5 eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sage
2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs

To make Sweet and Sour Sauce: In a medium bowl combine the oil, vinegar, jam, ketchup, grated onion, salt, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Stir until well combined.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl combine the eggs, Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, chopped onion, pecans, basil, salt, sage and bread crumbs. Mix well and form into 2 inch balls or patties. Place them in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and cover them with sweet and sour sauce. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.