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20 BEST MEATBALL APPETIZERS



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Serve these meatball appetizers at your next gathering for easy starters your guests will love! From sliders to glazed meatballs to flatbread, these irresistible bites are delicious and easy.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Appetizers     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 20

Lil Smokies and Meatballs Appetizer
Slow Cooker Bourbon Meatballs
Meatball Sliders
Swedish Meatballs
Sticky Thai Meatballs
Tangy Glazed Meatballs
Hawaiian Meatballs
Mini Meatball Subs
Meatball Flatbread
Sticky Asian Meatballs
Honey Garlic Meatballs
Meatball Bombs
Teriyaki Chicken Meatball Kabobs
Meatball Taquitos
Meatball Sub Dip
Baked Meatball Wontons
Meatball Sub on a Stick
Banh Mi Meatball Lettuce Cups
Barbecue Meatball Cheesy Sweet Potato Bites
Jalapeno Popper Meatballs

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a meatball appetizer in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

MEATBALL-STUFFED GARLIC BREAD SLIDERS



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We're getting close to the Super Bowl, and it's not about who wins the trophy, but rather who wins the snack table. If you show up with these super fun sliders, that will be you. The real secret to these beauties is placing the meatball in through the top of the roll, versus splitting and stuffing in the traditional manner. Maybe it's the symmetry, or center of gravity, that makes these just feel right in your hand. If you're short on time, using pre-made meatballs will do.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Beef

Time 1h10m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 yellow onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley, plus more for garnish
1 large egg
¼ cup plain bread crumbs
1 cup shredded fontina cheese, divided
2 teaspoons kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
18 dinner rolls
2 cups spicy tomato sauce
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and 2 cloves garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Place beef in a large bowl. Add onion-garlic mixture, parsley, egg, bread crumbs, and 1 large handful of fontina cheese, reserving the rest for topping. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix by hand until just combined. Scoop meat mixture into 24 mini muffin cups; meatballs need not be perfectly round.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, about 12 minutes. Leave oven on. Let meatballs cool briefly while you make the garlic butter.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining minced garlic once butter starts to bubble; stir, then immediately remove from heat. Stir well and set aside.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; coat foil with remaining olive oil. Transfer rolls, still attached, to the baking sheet. Cut a hole in the top of each roll, about 2/3 of the way down. Brush garlic butter over the insides and outsides of the rolls.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Pour about 1 tablespoon tomato sauce into each hole. Stuff meatballs into the holes. Top each roll with a spoonful of tomato sauce and remaining fontina cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Continue baking until cheese is melted, 12 to 15 minutes. Garnish with more parsley. Let rolls sit for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up; transfer to a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 653.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

PARTY APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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These are a favorite at parties and gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made well ahead of time and frozen until needed. I think what makes them taste so good is the sauce. -Nathalie Guest, Caledon, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
1 bottle (14 ounces) hot or regular ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly
1 jar (12 ounces) currant jelly

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes; drain. Combine ketchup and cornstarch in roasting pan. Stir in jellies; add the meatballs. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ITALIAN MEATBALL BUNS



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These soft little rolls come with a surprise inside-savory Italian meatballs. They're wonderful dipped in marinara sauce, making them fun for my grandkids and adults, too. I love how easy they are to put together. -Trina Linder-Mobley, Clover, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 frozen bread dough dinner rolls
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1-1/2 cups marinara sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • Let dough stand at room temperature until softened, 25-30 minutes., Cut each roll in half. Wrap each portion around a meatball, enclosing meatball completely; pinch dough firmly to seal. Place on greased baking sheets, seam side down. Cover with kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Bake buns until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Brush tops with oil; sprinkle with cheese and basil. Serve with marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPETIZER ESSENTIALS: DINNER ROLL MEATBALLS



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It is a meatball... It is a dinner roll... No, wait, it is both. This is one of what I call, my multiple recipe, recipes. In other words, we are going to make a yummy appetizer using 3 of my posted recipes. Essentially, this is a yeast dinner roll with a meatball in the middle. So yummy. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

PLAN/PURCHASE
6 ounce(s) yeast roll dough, recipe to follow
12 small mini meatballs, about 1 ounce each, recipe to follow
- marinara sauce, recipe to follow

Steps:

  • PREP/PREPARE
  • Chef's Note: One of my goals here at Just-a-Pinch is to develop enough versatile recipes, that they can be combined to make other recipes, and this recipe utilizes three of my posted recipes to produce yummy dinner rolls stuffed with a tasty meatball, and dipped into a heavenly marinara sauce. If you are in a bit of a rush, you can use store-bought meatballs, store-bought dinner roll dough, and store-bought marinara sauce... But, where is the fun in that? RECIPES Here are the three recipes that I used to make these yummy appetizers: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pork/delicious-beef-pork-meatballs.html?r=14 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/other-bread/ready-when-you-want-them-freshly-baked-yeast-rolls.html?r=6 https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/traditional-italian-red-sauce.html?r=3
  • Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • Make twelve meatballs about 1 ounce each, and 12 balls of yeast dough about 1/2 ounce each.
  • Wrap the dough around the meatballs, and then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Chef's Note: Allow them to rise in a warm, non-drafty place for about 30 minutes.
  • Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
  • Add the baking sheet to the preheated oven, and baked until the rolls area nice golden brown, about 12 - 14 minutes.
  • PLATE/PRESENT
  • Place on a platter along with the marinara sauce, and stand back. Enjoy.
  • Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

Appetizer Essentials: Dinner Roll Meatballs Recipes When it comes to hosting a party or simply hosting guests at home, appetizers play a crucial role in setting the tone for the rest of the meal. Appetizers are fantastic conversation starters and keep guests busy while the main course is being prepared. One perfect appetizer, that is always a crowd-pleaser, is the classic meatball. However, to take your meatballs to the next level, you can serve them on dinner rolls, creating an even more delicious and convenient appetizer. Here are some Appetizer Essential Dinner Roll Meatballs recipes to help you wow your guests. Dinner Roll Meatballs – Italian Style Ingredients: -12 dinner rolls -1 lb ground beef -1/2 cup breadcrumbs -1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese -1/4 cup minced fresh basil -1/4 cup minced fresh parsley -1/4 cup minced fresh oregano -2 cloves minced garlic -1 egg -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/2 teaspoon pepper -2 tablespoons olive oil -1 cup marinara sauce Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Cut the tops off of the dinner rolls and set aside. Remove the interior bread, creating a hollow center. 3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, herbs, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper, and mix well. 4. Form the mixture into 12 meatballs. 5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. 6. Place the meatballs in the hollowed-out dinner rolls, and top each with 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce. 7. Place the reserved tops of the dinner rolls on top of the marinara sauce. 8. Place the dinner rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. 9. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Dinner Roll Meatballs – Swedish Style Ingredients: -12 dinner rolls -1 lb ground beef -1/2 cup breadcrumbs -1/4 cup milk -1/4 cup minced onion -1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/2 teaspoon pepper -2 tablespoons butter -2 tablespoons flour -1 1/2 cups beef broth -1/2 cup sour cream -1 tablespoon minced parsley Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Cut the tops off of the dinner rolls and set aside. Remove the interior bread, creating a hollow center. 3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and mix well. 4. Form the mixture into 12 meatballs. 5. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. 6. Remove the meatballs from the skillet. 7. Add flour to the skillet, and stir until smooth. 8. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, stirring constantly. 9. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened, stirring frequently. 10. Add the sour cream and stir until smooth. 11. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. 12. Place the meatballs in the hollowed-out dinner rolls. 13. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle with parsley. 14. Place the reserved tops of the dinner rolls on top of the sauce. 15. Place the dinner rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until heated through. 16. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Conclusion These two appetizer essential dinner roll meatballs recipes are perfect for entertaining guests, or serving as a quick and delicious meal option at home. Whether you prefer the Italian or Swedish style, these meatballs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser, especially when served on a dinner roll. With these easy recipes, you will be able to impress your guests and family members with your culinary skills.

Valuable Tips When Making Appetizer Essentials Dinner Roll Meatballs Recipes

Are you planning a party or a family gathering and you want to impress your guests with your culinary skills? One of the best appetizers to serve at any event is meatballs! But not just any meatballs, dinner roll meatballs! Using dinner rolls to make meatballs is a great way to create a unique and delicious appetizer that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Here are some valuable tips when making appetizer essentials dinner roll meatballs recipes.
1. Choose the Right Type of Dinner Rolls
The first thing you need to consider when making dinner roll meatballs is the type of dinner rolls you will use. It is important to choose a dinner roll that is fluffy, soft and not too dense. This will ensure that the meatball is tender and moist. You can use store-bought dinner rolls, or you can make your own. Whichever you choose, make sure they are fresh and not stale.
2. Use Lean Meat
When making meatballs, it is important to use lean meat. Ground beef, turkey or chicken are great options. Using lean meat will prevent the meatballs from becoming too greasy and heavy. You can also mix different types of meat for a unique flavor, like beef and pork, or turkey and chicken.
3. Don’t Overwork the Meat
When mixing the meat with other ingredients, it is important not to overwork the meat. Overworking the meat can make it tough, resulting in dry and hard meatballs. Mix the ingredients until just combined, and then stop. If you are using a stand mixer, mix the ingredients at low speed for a short amount of time.
4. Use a Variety of Ingredients to Add Flavor
One of the great things about making dinner roll meatballs is that you can add a variety of ingredients to the meat mixture to add flavor. Some great options are garlic, onions, herbs, and spices. You can also add shredded cheese to the meat mixture for a cheesy center in the meatball.
5. Make Perfectly Sized Meatballs
To ensure that your dinner roll meatballs cook evenly and are perfectly sized, use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the mixture. Roll the mixture into balls that are about 1 inch in diameter. If you want larger meatballs, adjust the size accordingly.
6. Preheat Your Oven
Before baking the meatballs, make sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature. This will ensure that the meatballs cook evenly and thoroughly. Use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent the meatballs from sticking.
7. Add a Glaze or Sauce
To add even more flavor to your dinner roll meatballs, consider adding a glaze or sauce. BBQ sauce is a great option, but you could also use sweet and sour sauce, teriyaki sauce or marinara sauce. Brush the sauce or glaze onto the meatballs before baking, or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
8. Garnish for Presentation
After baking the meatballs, consider garnishing them for presentation. You can top the meatballs with chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro, or add a sprinkle of grated cheese over the top. Serve the meatballs hot and enjoy your delicious appetizer! In conclusion, dinner roll meatballs are a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The key to making the perfect meatballs is to use the right ingredients, avoid overworking the meat, and add a variety of flavors to enhance the taste. With these valuable tips, you can make a mouth-watering appetizer that will impress your guests and have them coming back for more!

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