Holiday Appetizer Meatballs Recipe

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Reports Yellow Springs, Ohio field editor Pat Waymire, "These tasty meatballs are a perennial favorite at our Christmas parties."

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Holiday Appetizer Meatballs Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min.
  • Yield: 18 Servings
15 50 65

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs; drain. Place in a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine the sauce ingredients. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink. Yield: about 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 84 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 245 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Appetizer Meatballs in Taste of Home December/January 1996, p45

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Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2013 by Xena7751

Yum! These were so good. To make them lower carb, I used Splenda instead of sugar and it was really good. I put them into a slow cooker and it make them so good.

Reviewed on May. 01, 2012 by jmkasprak

I've made this recipe several times since I found in last fall, and we just love it. Yesterday, since I was only making a half batch, I just added the sauce to the skillet, covered it and cooked on low until the meatballs were done.

Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by JanePeck

I took these to a Christmas Eve Party, everyone loved the meatballs, they were so tasty.

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2011 by texasmommyof2

Great recipe! My husband and kids loved them as well. I will definitely make them again. They will be great to take to church, too.

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2011 by amygerman15

These were so good that even my picky kids and husband rated it A+.

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by cmarie_1124

Made this recipe twice in only three weeks! Would definitely make it again. The flavor reminds me of homemade meatloaf! Delicious & you will crave it as soon as leftovers are gone!!

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2011 by EmmOswa

This was delicious! I didn't have time to make an appetizer and an entree so I bought fresh baguettes and melted some mozzarella on them and let my boys make mini meat ball

sandwiches! Paired with a salad it was a hit for sure. I also used a slow cooker.

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2011 by sallyjojo

Made these for New Year's. They were great. I added a little red pepper for a sweet and spicy sauce.

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by Karen Mackley

These are very good. Tried another meatball recipe from TOH -and they were awful. Would make these again!

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2010 by terri0307

Will absolutely make again!!! Fantastic!

Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2010 by sylvia_moss

These meatballs were so good. I also put them in a slow cooker on high for an hour rather than putting them in the oven. I was afraid they would be "ketchupy" but they were just delicious.

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2010 by jrt14

I liked it, but my husband did not.

Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2009 by kpayton144

RE: Appetizer Meatballs

I love this recipe and get many compliments on it. After browning meatballs in a skillet, I put them in a slow cooker with sauce and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by susanmode

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by seacrabs

These meatballs are so good! My kids even liked them. I am going to make them for my Christmas party..they will probably be the 1st to go.

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2008 by dowie

Thanks for the reviews! I'm looking for appetizer meatballs for a Christmas party. Will try this recipe.

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2008 by A 1 Mom

These meatballs are so good I make them whenever we have parties. It never seems to make enough as they are always gone very fast.

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by cozykitchen

Yum! These are really tasty and made with staple ingredients. I've made them for many parties. Sometimes, instead of baking them with the sauce in the oven I just put them in the slow cooker on low for an hour or two before the party starts. That keeps them warm through the whole party and saves me from washing another dish (I usually transfer them to a slow cooker anyway).

 
 

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