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It took almost 45 minutes just to make the meatballs then another 30+ to cook. Make sure you allow  plenty of time for the prep!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePlanet"},"reviewBody":"Very good, I used bacon bits to cut down on fat and calories. I omitted the second egg and rolled them in bread crumbs.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-05-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeTooth"},"reviewBody":"We didn't care for these meatballs. 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Mmmm will make again for sure!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBottleOpener"},"reviewBody":"I loved these meatballs.  I used the leftovers with spaghetti.  Delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-10-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePlane"},"reviewBody":"Very good. Instead of cheddar I used shredded Velveeta. And I DID \"deep fry\". 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They were tasteful and my family liked them.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldChilli"},"reviewBody":"I suspect the one star people did something wrong.  This was really good, not at all dry.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCandy"},"reviewBody":"We did NOT care for these at all! Ours turned out SUPER oily even with 93% lean ground sirloin. We also thought the bacon (used center-cut) took over the flavor a bit. Sorry to say, but we WILL NOT be making these again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"EekCoyIck"},"reviewBody":"We had high hopes for these meatballs... we tried to fry some and bake some but no one in our home liked them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueHelmet"},"reviewBody":"If you make them regularly, I don't see how the family could be \"often fooled\" into thinking that they're plain meatballs.  I made these last night and my family said the bacon should have been left out.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-09-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"I followed the suggestion of another reviewer and baked these instead of frying them.  They were really good.  I think next time I would either skip the breading or just use panko crumbs.  Less hassle than crushing up the saltines.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Blue8Ball"},"reviewBody":"Loved the texture on the outside! Meat balls were very tasty. 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The recipe is not clear.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"03\/27\/2019 19:36","GUID":"a236f60795fa4167b37a67db27ff58a2","MemberId":7396863,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"JulieGr","SubmittedDate":"03\/27\/2019 19:36"},{"Comment":"<p>love these the only thing I changed was to use a cheese cracker for the coating just to add a different level of flavor loved it<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"03\/01\/2017 15:19","GUID":"1974936949324da2b900a9669ceb82e8","MemberId":6959830,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bonito15","SubmittedDate":"03\/01\/2017 15:19"},{"Comment":"<p>Very good, I used bacon bits to cut down on fat and calories. I omitted the second egg and rolled them in bread crumbs.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"04\/30\/2015 13:46","GUID":"1a3a0c41aa2f4a6496c5fad8ac7ac69a","MemberId":6784654,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"abashu","SubmittedDate":"04\/30\/2015 13:46"},{"Comment":"<p>These were SUPER yummy, however to say 25 minutes for prep is not accurate at all! It took almost 45 minutes just to make the meatballs then another 30+ to cook. Make sure you allow  plenty of time for the prep!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"10\/19\/2014 19:38","GUID":"338770bc5163481eb71aa539d714a2d5","MemberId":5521938,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"trdenton","SubmittedDate":"10\/19\/2014 19:37"},{"Comment":"<p>wonderful<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"09\/28\/2014 11:37","GUID":"BF2C7F6FAD094B4A8C201D717C7DF322","MemberId":824065,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"dalajohnson","SubmittedDate":"09\/28\/2014 11:37"},{"Comment":"<p>We did NOT care for these at all! Ours turned out SUPER oily even with 93% lean ground sirloin. We also thought the bacon (used center-cut) took over the flavor a bit. Sorry to say, but we WILL NOT be making these again.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2014 19:05","GUID":"fdafa38384134404af2f9772e74c24cd","MemberId":2408742,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"asnunez","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2014 19:04"},{"Comment":"<p>Can you use regular milk instead of 2 percent milk because we only drink regular milk<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"03\/24\/2017 16:44","GUID":"897ed260ea874cfabc43edbf6b82162a","MemberId":4299185,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"peanutlilo","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2014 15:08"},{"Comment":"<p>They were good MY GRANDSONS liked them for snacks ~ they said a little more bacon!<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2014 12:38","GUID":"cc41054320fa4e468507a7fbe50eb32a","MemberId":7674700,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"rtie","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2014 12:38"},{"Comment":"<p>These are sooo good.  I have made them with cheese cracker crumbs on the outside and baked them.  My husband DEVOURS them!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2014 08:41","GUID":"61c49c85baaf40f191f34cf3c3b4c3d8","MemberId":5948659,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Natalie Knerr","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2014 08:41"},{"Comment":"<p>I suspect the one star people did something wrong.  This was really good, not at all dry.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"02\/03\/2013 18:56","GUID":"fed52f4d832b4854a046a949aeec2850","MemberId":4631582,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"aug2295","SubmittedDate":"02\/03\/2013 18:55"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"02\/02\/2013 15:56","GUID":"34b889a601a84ccabcf22f957f81a920","MemberId":4268745,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"MarcellaK","SubmittedDate":"02\/02\/2013 15:56"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"11\/26\/2012 06:08","GUID":"baab9f9f1f924408bcf3c9e59ad92e96","MemberId":1292476,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"hlkrba@yahoo.com","SubmittedDate":"11\/26\/2012 06:08"},{"Comment":"<p>If you make them regularly, I don't see how the family could be \"often fooled\" into thinking that they're plain meatballs.  I made these last night and my family said the bacon should have been left out.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"03\/24\/2017 16:45","GUID":"1C6EA7763C9943C583A6B91CBBF4FF45","MemberId":1263362,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Rockamama","SubmittedDate":"10\/31\/2012 07:44"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"04\/20\/2012 23:17","GUID":"822d5ea21e0e4e2eb5dd8f5b58c2df12","MemberId":3332225,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Lynnerz","SubmittedDate":"04\/20\/2012 23:17"},{"Comment":"<p>took a bit of work to prepare, but sooo worth it! the crispy cracker on the outside and the cheese delicious inside! Mmmm will make again for sure!!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"03\/05\/2012 17:30","GUID":"2eced78c956f414ebcc15700f863925f","MemberId":6255691,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jorgy23","SubmittedDate":"03\/05\/2012 17:30"},{"Comment":"<p>Lots of prep time, but worth it! Delicious.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"08\/08\/2011 20:08","GUID":"b9a7b45167a241ffb3e8db458ec23c2d","MemberId":5521638,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"newhousewife10","SubmittedDate":"08\/08\/2011 20:08"},{"Comment":"<p>I loved these meatballs.  I used the leftovers with spaghetti.  Delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"11\/23\/2010 19:43","GUID":"670c3a2129cc45f8ad22dce5ced44737","MemberId":5336711,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"mindymoser1","SubmittedDate":"12\/14\/2010 15:48"},{"Comment":"<p>We had high hopes for these meatballs... we tried to fry some and bake some but no one in our home liked them.<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"11\/28\/2010 19:18","GUID":"53f59aa735714f2c97cf2a1e43dbd302","MemberId":5632588,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"EekCoyIck","SubmittedDate":"11\/28\/2010 19:18"},{"Comment":"<p>I made this recipe with ground turkey instead of beef and baked them instead of frying.  They were tasteful and my family liked them.<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"11\/23\/2010 19:43","GUID":"670c3a2129cc45f8ad22dce5ced44737","MemberId":5336711,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"mindymoser1","SubmittedDate":"11\/23\/2010 19:43"},{"Comment":"<p>I followed the suggestion of another reviewer and baked these instead of frying them.  They were really good.  I think next time I would either skip the breading or just use panko crumbs.  Less hassle than crushing up the saltines.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"09\/26\/2010 18:05","GUID":"793cebfcb6d74ed587fbd8a1b1717b4c","MemberId":1712085,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"mjlouk","SubmittedDate":"09\/26\/2010 18:05"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"07\/02\/2010 20:37","GUID":"538b685b5a61480c928b9f3961eb2454","MemberId":5259863,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"auntmiskia","SubmittedDate":"07\/02\/2010 20:37"},{"Comment":"<p>Loved the texture on the outside! Meat balls were very tasty. Family loved them.<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"04\/28\/2010 15:48","GUID":"619e3e4387da4863b393335052b425b8","MemberId":5099835,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"diamondwhite.s","SubmittedDate":"04\/28\/2010 15:48"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"11\/23\/2009 23:42","GUID":"927999B448294A01969B5515FB0029ED","MemberId":1302723,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"mknuth","SubmittedDate":"11\/23\/2009 23:42"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"08\/26\/2009 15:23","GUID":"ddce6fabbfd64287977cb72ab7724b22","MemberId":4369105,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"1lesleyv","SubmittedDate":"08\/26\/2009 15:23"},{"Comment":"<p>I'd like to suggest try baking them instead of frying in a 375 degree oven for 15-20 minutes ( \/-).<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"03\/24\/2017 16:45","GUID":"7cb71fbb68b5495cb8adefc7f9c2bcb6","MemberId":2694585,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Joscy","SubmittedDate":"07\/07\/2008 11:48"},{"Comment":"<p>We didn't care for these meatballs. 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