Chicken Balls

Easy Chicken Balls

1 ½ pounds ground chicken

2 tbs minced onion

2 tsp cloves ground

¼ cup ricotta cheese

¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

3 tbs ketsup

1 tbs fresh basil

2 tsp dried parsley

2 eggs beaten

1/8 cup crushed ritz crackers

In large bowl combine chicken, onion, clove,  all cheeses, ketchup, basil, parsley, and eggs. Mix well and form into balls.  Roll balls in extra parmesan and cracker crumbs.  Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry balls until golden. About 15-20 minutes.

Penne Pasta with Bacon and Cream

Penne Pasta with Bacon and Cream

15 bacon slices

1  8 oz package sliced fresh mushrooms

2 garlic cloves minced

16 oz penne pasta cooked

1 cup fresh prated parmesan cheese

2 cups whipping cream

½ tsp pepper

4 green onions sliced

Cook bacon until crisp, reserve 2 tbsp dripping in skillet.  Crumble bacon.  Sauté mushrooms and garlic in drippings until tender.  Stir in pasta, parmesan cheese, cream, and pepper.  Simmer over medium heat ,  stir often until sauce is thickened.  Stir in bacon and green onions.  Serve  hot.