Meatballs for Spaghetti

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 eggs
3⁄4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 1.3T dried parsley)
1 garlic clove, minced
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese

Put all ingredients together, roll into 1" to 1 /2" meatballs . Bake at 375 for 20min (check for done-ness by cutting one in half); or simmer in spaghetti sauce for 30min.

Potatoes Au Gratin

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/12 teaspoon pepper
• 2/3 cups 2% milk
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large potato
• 1/6 cup chopped onion

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add potatoes and onion.
2. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Based on: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/simple-au-gratin-potatoes/print

Croutons

Ingredients

• 5 slices bread
• 1/8 cup butter, melted (olive oil?)
• Seasons: garlic powder, salt, seasoned salt, etc

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Brush bread on both sides with melted butter. Cut bread slices up into small cubes. 
3. Sprinkle with seasoning.
4. Arrange cubes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until browned. 
6. Let cool. Store croutons in a covered container or plastic bag. Serve in soups or salads.