I originally made these meatballs for my 15 1/2 year old dog that is dying from cancer but my husband ate some of these meatballs and said they are delicious and too good for the dog. That is the reason I named the chicken meatballs “for man or beast.” I do note that not all dogs can digest milk and cheese. Some dogs can only eat a small amount without problems. Most but not all of the dogs I have and had do or did well with milk products. My childhood Miniature Schnauzer used to drink up the cats milk bowl every day and lived to be 18 years old. These are the only meatballs I ever made that don’t have onion or garlic in them. They still came out flavorful and delicious. The suggested serving size is for people. For a dog it depends on the tolerance of dairy and size of dog.

Ingredients for about 5 servings

1 lb ground chicken

1/3 cup whole oats (not instant)

1/3 cup whole wheat panko

1 XL egg – slightly beaten

1/2 cup ricotta cheese – preferably home made

1/2 cup Italian blend cheese – shredded – (I make big batches of blend that I keep frozen till needed of 1.5 lb mozzarella, 1 lb provolone, 8 oz sharp provolone, cup parmesan)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Set oven to 350 degrees F

In a large bowl mix everything together except for the olive oil.

Get baking sheet(s) and oil the pan.

Use a small scoop and shape meatballs (I made 23 meatballs)

Place in oven till done. (15-20 minutes)

“It smells Forking Awesome.” “What am I getting?”

 

“Them Meatballs are Forking Great!” “What are you going to make me next?”