Fresh Cod Meatballs

Name: Fresh Cod Meatballs
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 5 thick slices day-old or toasted Italian bread; 1 3⁄4 lbs. fresh cod fillet, finely chopped or ground; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced; 2 medium Italian peppers, seeded and finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1⁄4 cup mascarpone cheese; 1⁄2 tsp. ground black pepper; 2 cups grated Romano cheese; 2 Tbsp. olive oil

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If you do not have mascarpone cheese, you can substitute cream cheese in a pinch.

Serves: 10Hands-on: 40 minutesTotal: 40 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 10

Ingredients

5 thick slices day-old or toasted Italian bread
1 3⁄4 lbs. fresh cod fillet, finely chopped or ground
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
2 medium Italian peppers, seeded and finely diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1⁄4 cup mascarpone cheese
1⁄2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups grated Romano cheese
2 Tbsp. olive oil

Directions

Step 1
Soak the bread in water for 1 minute. Thoroughly squeeze out all the liquid and place in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add cod, bell pepper, Italian peppers, garlic, egg, mascarpone cheese, and black pepper. Form the mixture into balls about 2 to 3 inches diameter. Roll the balls in the grated Romano.
Step 3
Heat about olive oil in a large skilled over medium heat. Fry for 15 to 20 minutes, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until cooked through.
Step 4
Transfer the meatballs to paper towels to drain.