Easy Meatballs Recipe

Easy Meatballs RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Easy Meatballs Recipe Rating 5

Just three ingredients are needed for this speedy appetizer from Christine Smoot of Childress, Texas. “These meatballs are so different from all the others…you will never carry any leftovers home,” she assures. “I catered my daughter’s wedding and served them as appetizers.” TIP: “You can also serve over rice for a main dish,” Christine suggests.

This recipe is:

Quick

6
  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • Email
[X]

Rate Easy Meatballs Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Easy Meatballs Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 24 Servings
5 10 15

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup sweet-and-sour sauce

Directions

  • Place the meatballs in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the sauces; cover and heat on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
  • Pour over meatballs; cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yield: 2 dozen.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 meatball equals 60 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 233 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Easy Meatballs in Quick Cooking November/December 2005, p13

Blush Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a blush wine such as White Zinfandel or a Rosé.

Taste of Home

Featured Videos

  • Meatballs

    Easy Meatballs Recipe.Meatballs can be appetizers or an entree. Use your favorite recipe and follow these simple steps for shaping and cooking meatballs. More Delicious Meatball Recipes:Bavarian Meatballs Recipe.Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs Recipe.Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe.

Mrs. Holiday

Enter your holiday recipe and audition video now and you could win $50,000 and become a Taste of Home ambassador!

Learn More >

Follow Us on Pinterest!

Did you know that Taste of Home is on Pinterest? Be sure to check out our boards for even more delicious inspiration.

Follow Us >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Easy Meatballs (6)

Easy Meatballs Recipe

Easy Meatballs

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >


Reviewed on May. 07, 2012 by amanda.eick14

I've made these countless times. Always a hit.


Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2012 by kandiczichos

EXCELLENT!!!! This sauce is soooo good I've used it for many other meats and it's always a crowd pleaser!!!


Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2011 by katlaydee3

Super easy and quick. I used the 1/2 oz. frozen meatballs from Gordon's Foods


Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2010 by soxbabe

Very good to be so easy. I fixed them as an easy addition to a party menu and had requests for the recipe. No one could believe they were so easy.


Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by JessBella6

I made these for a party and everyone loved them!


Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2010 by lurky27

Woohoo! Easy & delicious!

~ Theresa

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT