Lemon-Olive Meatball Appetizers

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lemon-Olive Meatball Appetizers

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Appetizers Meats

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cheddar cheese -- grated
12 olives -- minced
1/4 green bell pepper -- chopped fine
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 egg -- beaten
12 bacon slices -- *see note

Partially cook bacon, keeping it from curling.
Mix all ingredients except bacon. Shape into 12 balls. Wrap a bacon slice
around each ball; fasten with a toothpick. Arrange in baking dish. Bake in preh
eated 350-degree oven for about 40 minutes, turning once or twice.

Makes 12 meatballs, to be used as appetizers or for main dish.

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