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Capon Meatballs

Capon meatballs are a tasty main course made with leftover capon meat and stuffing, perfect for using up holiday leftovers.
Recipe Capon Meatballs
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 10 minutes
  • Servings for 4 people

Capon Meatballs are a very tasty main course, perfect for using up the leftover meat of the Stuffed Capon that is usually made for holiday lunches and dinners in Italy.

This Recipe for Capon Meatballs is a great Recipe for Using Up Christmas Menu Leftovers and makes a very versatile main course: you can fry the meatballs, bake them, cook them in the air fryer or simmer them to make perfect Capon Meatballs in Tomato Sauce. To make Meatballs with Leftover Capon all you need to do is pick the leftovers of a capon clean (whether Baked Stuffed Capon or Boiled Stuffed Capon), keeping the meat and the stuffing, then add a boiled potato, a little cheese, an egg and some chopped parsley, and you will give your leftovers new life.

Leftover Recipes are a category of recipes that, after being neglected for many years, are coming back into fashion, not only because they save money but also because they support environmental sustainability and help cut down on waste.

Ingredients for 4 people

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Method

  1. To make the Capon Meatballs, start by carefully picking all the meat off your leftover cooked capon. Place the meat and stuffing you have collected in a food processor and grind them.
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  2. Add a mashed potato, a little grated cheese, an egg, salt, pepper and chopped parsley and mix everything together well.
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  3. Now bread the meatballs, coating them first in a little all-purpose flour, then in the egg and finally in the breadcrumbs.
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  4. Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes, then fry them in a pan with a little vegetable oil, turning them from time to time so they brown on all sides. Once cooked and golden, remove them from the pan, place them on a plate lined with paper towels and let them rest for 2 minutes. Alternatively, cook them in the air fryer at 180 °C (350 °F) for about 15-20 minutes, drizzling them with a little oil and turning them halfway through. Serve the Capon Meatballs piping hot. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
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Variations and Alternatives

If you prefer, you can make Baked Capon Meatballs at 180 °C (350 °F) for about 30-40 minutes, drizzling them with a little olive oil and turning them halfway through.

Tips

If the mixture seems a little too moist, add some breadcrumbs.

Storage

Capon Meatballs should be eaten right after cooking.

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