I always provide meatballs and sauce for our many potlucks, etc. Because I also teach and take care of my aging parents, etc., I've learned how to do them fast and easy without sacrificing flavor. My measurements aren't exact, but from all the other foregoing recipies, you can get close, I'm sure. By the way, the reason I always provide the meatballs is that folks ask for them, so be assured they're pretty good.
1-2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
1 tube Jimmy Dean Sage Sausage
2 tsp Fennel seeds
2-3 tsp garlic powder
2-3 tsp dried minced onion
1/2 cup of parmesan cheese
salt, pepper
1+ cup of Progresso seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs
Mix above by hand. If too sticky when forming 1 to 1-1/2" balls, add a little more breadcrumbs. Arrange balls on a cookie sheet with a little bit of space between. Bake uncovered in 350-degree oven until slightly browned. When cooled, store in zip bags and freeze. Or place in marinara sauce or the sweet/sour mix of 1 can jellied cranberry sauce mixed with one jar/bottle of chili sauce (Heinz or some such).
If you're taking to potluck, just place the meatballs in a crockpot, add whichever sauce you choose and serve thoroughly warmed. Important note: Take at least twice as much as your initial inclination tells you. Likely, they'll still be all gone before the event's over.
Enjoy!