Vikings

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1/2 cup canned evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1 tablespoon butter
• krusteaz pancake mix

Directions

1. 1

   Saute onion in butter until transparent and soft.

2. 2

   Mix oatmeal, eggs, and canned milk until combined. Mix the beef and pork together then add the oatmeal mixture, onions and spices. Beat with a mixer until fluffy.

3. 3

   Using 1/3 to 1/2 cup of meat mixture (depending on how big you want your Vikings) form a ball. Place meat balls on a baking sheet or pan. Cook in a 400°F oven for about 15 minutes until done. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

4. 4

   When the meatballs are cool enough to handle, stick a wooden "popsicle" stick in each one (you can usually buy these at any craft store).

5. 5

   Mix the Krusteaz pancake batter with water, make it thicker than usual so that it will coat and stick to the meatballs.

6. 6

   Hold the meatball by the wooden stick and dip it into the batter, then drop it into a deep fat fryer with oil heated to 375°F Roll it around so all the sides cook evenly. Cook until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on a plate covered with paper towels. Serve with ketchup, mustard or what ever you want!