TANGY BBQ MEATBALLS

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Orange juice lends wonderful tang to these tender tasty meatballs. They're one of my most popular appetizers, and I can make them ahead, the pop in the oven an hour before serving. A do-ahead delight during this busy season!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 egg white, lightly beaten
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares)
3 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 pound ground turkey
SAUCE:
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup water

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg white, cracker crumbs, milk, mustard and salt. Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until beat is no longer pink; drain., Transfer meatballs to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.