Party Appetizer Meatballs Recipe

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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 Wiedmann-Guest, Caledon, Ontario

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Party Appetizer Meatballs Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.
  • Yield: 32 Servings
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15 40 55

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) 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

Directions

  • 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. Yield: 8 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3 each) equals 133 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 271 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Appetizer Meatballs in Taste of Home December/January 1995, p39

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2013 by psyclopps

A big hit at my ships (Navy) pot luck. Even the Captain had a few and asked why they were so good. No one believed what the sauce was made out of.

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2012 by kshea

Made these for years (1996) We like these better than any other appetizer meatball recipe we have tried.

Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2012 by kakjw

I make these often for parties and they are always a hit! Very yummy!

Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2011 by BRANDI29

Very tasty. Takes a litte extra time rolling all the meatballs,but well worth it.

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2011 by lovelyrita9

Every body commented on how much they loved this recipe, I definitely will make it again!

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2010 by mlynn71

I've been making these for over 15-years...a great party food and great over rice for dinner!

Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2009 by dkcafe

Excellent. These meatballs were the highlight of our Christmas meal. They were especially yummy with homemade apple cinnamon jelly and current jelly.

 
 

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