Best Meatball Appetizers Recipes

SAUERKRAUT MEATBALL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Mix first four ingredients and shape into 1 inch meatballs.
• Place meatballs in a 9 X 13 baking pan.
• Pour remaining ingredients in a sauce pan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Pour sauce over meatballs and bake at 350 F for 1 hour.
• Test one meatball (I know this is hard- LOL) to make sure it's done.

MINI MEATBALL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beef, bacon, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape mixture into 40 meatballs. (For equal-size meatballs, scoop out meat mixture with a teaspoon, using two scoops for each meatball. Then roll between your palms to shape into balls.).
• Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet or on two large plates. Freeze 1 hour. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag; label and date.
• To use the meatballs straight from the freezer, preheat oven to 400°. Place meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Note: Frozen mini-meatballs can also be used in soup or sauce: Simmer meatballs, covered, in liquid until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

CHIPOTLE MEATBALL APPETIZERS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray. Separate dough into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle into 6 squares. Press each square in bottom and up side of mini muffin cup. Bake 6 minutes. Remove from oven. Using handle of wooden spoon, immediately make 1 1/2-inch indentation in center of each cup. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in chipotle chili and the adobo sauce, meatballs, and 2 tablespoons water. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally or until thoroughly heated. Remove meatballs from skillet. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of the sauce into each cup. Top each with one meatball half, cut side up. Cut each piece string cheese lengthwise in half; cut each half crosswise into thirds. Top each meatball with 1 piece of string cheese. Bake 6 to 10 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cups. Top each meatball cup with 1 avocado slice; secure with wooden toothpick. Serve warm.

GLAZED PINEAPPLE MEATBALL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• 1. PREP WORK
• 2. Chef's Note: Here's a link to my favorite meatball recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pork/delicious-beef-pork-meatballs.html?p=3
• 3. Drain the juice from the can of sliced pineapple, and reserve.
• 4. Cut up the pineapple into 1-inch (2.5cm) chunks, and reserve.
• 5. THE GLAZE
• 6. Gather your ingredients.
• 7. Add all the ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat.
• 8. Chef's Note: If the amount of the pineapple juice doesn't equal 1.5 cups, then add some water to make up the difference.
• 9. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
• 10. Allow the glaze to simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 10 - 12 minutes.
• 11. Add the meatballs, and continue to simmer for an additional 5 - 7 minutes.
• 12. PLATE/PRESENT
• 13. Place a pineapple chunk on top, and hold together with a skewer, or toothpick.
• 14. Serve while still nice and warm. Enjoy.
• 15. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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GLAZED MEATBALL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Soak the bread in the milk. Combine the bread, eggs, horseradish, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl; beat well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
• Add the ground beef; mix well. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Place meatballs on a papertowel covered plate to absorb any excess grease.
• Combine the ketchup and remaining ingredients in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until bubbly, stirring occasionally.
• Add the meatballs to the sauce, and cook until thoroughly heated. Serve warm.

CHICKEN MEATBALL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; add the chicken and mix well. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a rack that has been coated with cooking spray in a shallow pan. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned; drain.

MEATBALL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Combine the milk, dry bread crumbs, and chopped onion. Add meat. Mix well.
• Shape into 3 dozen small balls. Place in a shallow baking pan.
• Blend water, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Pour over meatballs. Let stand 1 hour. Stir once or twice.
• Bake meatballs in sauce, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes. Serve hot in chafing dish.

CHIPOTLE MEATBALL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Separate dough into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle into 6 squares. Press each square in bottom and up side of mini muffin cup. Bake 6 minutes. Remove from oven. Using handle of wooden spoon, immediately make 1 1/2 -inch indentation in center of each cup.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in chipotle chili and the adobo sauce, meatballs and 2 tablespoons water. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally or until thoroughly heated. Remove meatballs from skillet. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of the sauce into each cup. Top each with one meatball half, cut side up.
• Cut each piece string cheese lengthwise in half; cut each half crosswise into thirds. Top each meatball with 1 piece string cheese. Bake 6 to 10 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown and cheese is melted. Cool 1 minute; remove from cups.
• Top each meatball cup with 1 avocado slice; secure with wooden toothpick. Serve warm.

TERIYAKI MEATBALL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Combine onion, Teriyaki sauce, Panko and ground beef in a large bowl and mix well. Shape into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place on an ungreased nonstick baking sheet or shallow baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees F. 20 minutes. Toss with additional Teriyaki Baste & Glaze before serving.

SALSA-MEATBALL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Cook meatballs as directed on package; cut in half. Place in large bowl. Add steak sauce and salsa; toss to coat. Cut cheese slices in half.
• Place crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with cheese and meatballs.
• Bake 4 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted. Top with olives.

SOUTHERN GRAPE JELLY MEATBALL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Add the meatballs to a crock pot and top with chili sauce and grape jelly.
• Set on the high heat stetting.
• Stir occasionally.
• Cook on high for 3 hours and serve with appetizer forks or party picks.