Applesauce Meatballs

(Courtesy of Bicentennial Cookbook)

Ingredients:
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. seasoned stuffing croutons
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2/3 c. applesauce
3 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sage, optional
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/4 c. (10 1/2 oz. can) condensed tomato or cream of celery soup

Directions:
Beat egg with milk; add stuffing croutons and let stand about 5 minutes or until croutons are soft.  Beat until smooth and fluffy.  Add remaining ingredients except soup and water; combine thoroughly.  

Shape mixture into 24 balls (about 1 3/4 inches in diameter).  Place in a shallow baking pan.  

Combine soup and water; pour over meat balls.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes.  Serve in a heated serving bowl.  Mix together the soup and water; pour sauce over meat balls and accompany with cooked rice or noodles.