Texas Cannonballs Recipes

TEXAS CANNONBALLS

Steps:

• Place the first nine ingredients together into a zip lock baggie; mix together very well.
• Snip off the corner of the bag and use it to carefully pipe the filling into the olives (or use a piping bag and tip).
• Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.

MEATBALL SUBS

Steps:

• For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a bowl, combine the ground beef and breadcrumbs. Add the milk, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic and egg. Mix to combine.
• Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the meatball mixture and roll into a ball. Continue with the remaining meatball mixture, making about 40 meatballs. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in a large rectangular baking dish or foil pan. Bake, uncovered, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 25 minutes.
• Pour the marina over the meatballs, then continue to bake until the sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes more. Toss the meatballs to coat in the sauce and set aside.
• For the rolls: Turn the oven temperature down to 375 degrees F.
• Stir together the butter and garlic in a small bowl. Tear off the tops of the rolls, creating a nice boat to hold the meatballs. Transfer the rolls and torn pieces to a baking sheet and brush generously with the garlic butter. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Build the meatball subs: Load 5 meatballs into each roll. Spoon over some of the sauce. Top with some onions and sprinkle over the basil and Parmesan. Serve with more sauce and the toasted bread pieces.
• Reheating instructions: Reheat the meatballs in a pan, covered, at 350 degrees F until warmed through, about 25 minutes.

THE CAPTAIN'S CANNONBALL

Steps:

• Pour whiskey and rum into a high ball glass; stir well. Top drink with cola.

APPLE CANNONBALLS

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, raisins, nuts, and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.
• Core apples and place on individual sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• Spoon mixture evenly into the center of each apple.
• Place butter on top of each apple and wrap apples tightly in foil.
• Place on a preheated grill and cover.
• Cook for about 1/2 hour or until tender.

MEATBALLS IN BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour over meatballs. Bake 10-12 minutes longer.