Meatball appetizer - 16 recipes
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Jalapeño Cream Cheese Cocktail Meatballs
By carvalhohm
![Jalapeño Cream Cheese Cocktail Meatballs](/media/b8/28/01716ae2ed7a81698e20006bab8f4ae2f028.jpg/rh/jalapeno-cream-cheese-cocktail-meatballs.jpg)
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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
Jalapeño Cream Cheese Cocktail Meatballs are a good starter for your next holiday or game day party
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Mini Meatball Heroes
![Mini Meatball Heroes](/media/39/7f/002c77167394f48a14cbe515e2d4dc7e0823.jpg/tsp/mini-meatball-heroes.jpg)
By garciamoss
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
Chipotle Meatball Appetizers
![Chipotle Meatball Appetizers](/media/ef/57/adfcb53a1ecbac9aa10ab15bcb56ac1430ca.jpg/tsp/chipotle-meatball-appetizers.jpg)
By carvalhohm
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
Puff Pastry Meatball Marinara Bites
![Puff Pastry Meatball Marinara Bites](/media/5f/88/b1f47145e1e67a82a4cd82f29cac3b37d356.jpg/tsp/puff-pastry-meatball-marinara-bites.jpg)
By carvalhohm
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
Meatball "Bombs"
![Meatball Bombs](/media/6f/35/63f47884e011559b2c00d78c8e0b6463eb18.jpg/tsp/meatball-bombs.jpg)
By margiekyle
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
Bourbon Whiskey Meatballs
![Bourbon Whiskey Meatballs](/media/6f/1d/9bd66195b131e3ba617e6b966a8c74d917c9.jpg/tsp/bourbon-whiskey-meatballs.jpg)
By kmad
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
Honey Garlic Crockpot Meatballs
![Honey Garlic Crockpot Meatballs](/media/15/14/1c8694ffd72ec694fdd072c09425ccf452f4.jpg/tsp/honey-garlic-crockpot-meatballs.jpg)
By jab120638
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
Best Meatballs Ever
![Best Meatballs Ever](/media/9d/e3/c91d0d26bc9883a2e29d93d6106c0d13868e.jpg/tsp/best-meatballs-ever.jpg)
By á-11135
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
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
![Sweet & Sour Meatballs](/media/27/b9/3dae263f47ebc3c1b9efeabba307aaa5e5f6.jpg/tsp/sweet-and-sour-meatballs.jpg)
By Daventry
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
Grape Jelly Meatballs
![Grape Jelly Meatballs](/media/16/d1/39de385b1dbdbb20e30245b662256ceb8862.jpg/tsp/grape-jelly-meatballs.jpg)
By jab120638
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
Anne Burrell's Excellent Meatballs
![Anne Burrell's Excellent Meatballs](/media/c1/f6/f9c3ceca98df97e3287c133324b8891d3ca8.jpg/tsp/anne-burrells-excellent-meatballs.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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
Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce
![Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce](/media/b3/b8/a22f9b9dc65dcb5548d66795dd9c407a33d0.jpg/tsp/meatballs-in-chipotle-sauce.jpg)
By HeatherS
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
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Onion Meatballs
![Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Onion Meatballs](/media/a2/e0/5ad4ca2fddb76e5b7d799a40f7d97ba659ef.jpg/tsp/bacon-wrapped-stuffed-onion-meatballs.jpg)
By shygirl
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
Slow-Cooker BBQ Meatballs Recipe
![Slow-Cooker BBQ Meatballs Recipe](/media/14/ec/ec63dbc7fc9b94f0d0a8921d5c16122f6aba.jpg/tsp/slow-cooker-bbq-meatballs-recipe.jpg)
By á-1968
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
Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs
![Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Meatballs](/media/ce/05/a36a3ce87b6519b044e913ed34d8e077949c.jpg/tsp/slow-cooker-honey-buffalo-meatballs.jpg)
By PineyCook
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
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Mini Meatballs with...
- MEATBALLS:
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces ground dark turkey meat
- 8 ounces spicy Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- SAUCE:
- 2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 3 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- Zest of 1 small lemon
- 2 to 3 large mangoes, peeled, pitted and cut into thirty six 3/4-inch cubes
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Slow-Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed...
- 1-pound ground beef
- 1 cup bread crumbs, panko or regular, Italian seasoned or plain
- 1 whole egg, plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 mozzarella cheese string cheese sticks
- 1 (23-ounce) jar of marinara or 1 (14.5-ounce) jar alfredo sauce, for dipping
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Slow Cooker Blueberry BBQ Meatballs
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons diced shallots
- 1 teaspoon BBQ seasoning
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or bottled)
- 1/2 cup blueberry preserves
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Sweet 'n Spicy Sausage
- 2 pounds Conecuh brand original spicy smoked sausage
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 3 to 4 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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