Menu Enter a recipe name, ingredient, keyword...

Meatball appetizer - 16 recipes

Google Ads

Top Recipe

By carvalhohm

Rate this recipe 4.4/5 (32 Votes)
Jalapeño Cream Cheese Cocktail Meatballs 1 Picture
Details

Servings 32
Preparation time 40
Cooking time 55

  • MEATBALLS:
  • 1-pound 80 to 85% lean ground beef
  • 1 (8-ounce) tub of Philadelphia Jalapeño Cream Cheese Spread, brought to room temperature, or 1 (8-ounce) package of creams cheese plus 1 (4-ounce) can diced jalapeños, drained
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 2 tablespoons onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • RANCH DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more to taste
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more to taste
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, plus more to taste
  • coarse salt and fresh black pepper to taste

See this recipe

Jalapeño Cream Cheese Cocktail Meatballs are a good starter for your next holiday or game day party

Top rated Meatball appetizer recipes

By

Have these mini meatball heroes for lunch everyday this week! These cute, mini meatball subs are easy to make, easy...

  • MEATBALLS:
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs
  • 6-ounces ground beef
  • 6-ounces ground veal
  • 6-ounces ground pork
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Marinara sauce, recipe follows or 26-ounce jar, store-purchased
  • SANDWICHES:
  • 12 (3 to 3 1/2-inch diameter) Italian rolls, split, warm
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 3 ounces sliced provolone
  • MARINARA SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 small onions, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 dried bay leaves
4.3/5 (16 Votes)

By

Chipotle meatball appetizers have a little heat and are good to eat! Nested in bite-sized pastry cups and topped wi...

  • 1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 12 frozen Italian-style meatballs (1/2-ounce each), thawed and halved
  • 4 (1-ounce) pieces mozzarella string cheese
  • 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled, cut into 24 small slices
4.4/5 (20 Votes)

By

Puff Pastry Meatball Marinara Bites are like mini meatball subs or mini meatball pizza bites

  • 1 (8.7-ounce) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheet, thawed
  • 12 (6-ounces) frozen fully-cooked cocktail-sized meatballs, thawed and cut in half
  • 1/2 cup Prego® Marinara Italian Sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4.6/5 (17 Votes)

By

These Meatball Bombs combine all the best flavors of bacon, cheese, and Italian sausage into one bite-sized morsel ...

  • 2 pounds spicy Italian sausage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 16 (1-inch) bite-sized cubes of cheese, Asadero or your favorite
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups Parmesan or 3 cheese Italian blend, divided
  • 2 teaspoon McCormick BBQ seasoning
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 16 slices of bacon
4.5/5 (28 Votes)

By

These meatballs are delicious in their bourbon whiskey sauce

  • 1 pound bag frozen meatballs
  • 1/2 cup ketchup, heaping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cups bourbon whiskey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4.1/5 (407 Votes)

By

So easy. So yummy. These honey garlic meatballs are perfect for appetizers, or serve over rice with a side of steam

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28-ounce) bag fully cooked, frozen meatballs
4.1/5 (83 Votes)

By

This Best Meatballs Ever recipe will be one that you make over and over again

  • 1-pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/3 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4.4/5 (38 Votes)

By

A perfect weeknight meal - Sweet and sour meatballs served over rice made easy using your pressure cooker

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup onion
  • 1 cup bread crumbs or 12 soda crackers
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 can pineapple (drain juice)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 Cup Water
5/5 (2 Votes)

By

Quick and easy to make, these grape jelly meatballs are the perfect hearty appetizer

  • 2 pounds frozen meatballs
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar grape jelly
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar Heinz Chili Sauce
4.4/5 (38 Votes)

By

These are incredibly delicious meatballs

  • MEATBALLS:
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, 1/4-inch dice
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
  • Pinch crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground veal
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped finely
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • MARINARA SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 pound pancetta, diced
  • 2 large Spanish onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 4 large garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
  • 4 (28-ounce) cans Italian plum San Marzano tomatoes
4.1/5 (52 Votes)

By

Spicy meatballs with the added flavor of the chipotle chili pepper in adobo sauce are perfect alone, over pasta or ...

  • 1/4 cup masa harina
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 14-ounce can beef broth
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped, from a can of chipotle chile peppers
4.3/5 (27 Votes)

By

Onion Bombs look small, but they are jam-packed with flavor and are surprisingly filling

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 to 4 medium/large yellow onions
  • 1 package of Bacon
  • Additional BBQ Sauce for dipping
4.3/5 (24 Votes)

By

These Crock Pot BBQ Meatballs are crazy delicious! They are a perfect Superbowl party food that will be enjoyed by ...

  • 1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quick oats
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
4.3/5 (21 Votes)

By

These honey buffalo meatballs and sweet and spicy, perfect as an appetizer or even for dinner! Serve with a side o...

  • MEATBALLS:
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 22 saltine crackers, crushed
  • 1/3 cup dry minced onion
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
  • HONEY BUFFALO SAUCE:
  • 1/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot Original Sauce, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
4.2/5 (29 Votes)

More Meatball appetizer recipes

Any burning questions? Our chefs answer!

Sweet 'n Spicy Sausage Jalapeño Cream Cheese Cocktail Meatballs