Spicy Portuguese Stuffing Balls

Brilliant stuffing balls with a spicy flair.

Step: 1

Place bread into a large bowl. Pour water over the bread; add egg. Press mixture down with fists, turning as needed, until bread is evenly moistened and crumbled.

Step: 2

Melt lard in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and parsley; simmer until onions are tender, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper; simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.

Step: 3

Pour onion mixture over the bread mixture, turning the bread while pouring; mix until stuffing mixture is evenly combined.

Step: 4

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

Step: 5

Form stuffing mixture into 3-inch balls; place onto baking sheets 1 1/2-inches apart.

Step: 6

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

Per Serving: 558 calories; protein 9.8g; carbohydrates 61.6g; fat 29.9g; cholesterol 39.8mg; sodium 879.4mg.

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