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Porcupine Balls

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A mini-form of meatloaf with rice mixed in - hence the name "porcupine" balls. Simple to mix up and make. Double easy when you double the batch and store some in the freezer for another meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound hamburger
  • 4 slices bread
  • 2 sticks celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 medium-sized onions
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 cups milk

Instructions
 

  • Crumble bread and soak in milk
  • Add beaten egg
  • Combine other dry ingredients
  • Then add dry ingredients to the milk/bread/egg mixture
  • Shape into 8 balls and put into a greased casserole dish
  • Pour tomato juice over the balls
  • Bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours
  • Baste during baking, and you can add ketchup on top if desired