1 lb. ground beef
1/3 c. grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 med. onion, finely chopped
2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 lb. lean ground pork sausage
4 slices bread, soaked in water and squeezed tightly
5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. oregano

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Shape into balls. These can be fried, cooked in the oven or dropped into hot spaghetti sauce. They also freeze well. Makes about 3 dozen.