Taste of Home
Party Appetizer Meatballs
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.
YIELD: 8 dozen.
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 Guest, Caledon, Ontario
Ingredients
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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SAUCE:
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1 bottle (14 ounces) hot or regular ketchup
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly
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1 jar (12 ounces) currant jelly
Directions
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1.
In a bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.
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2.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 meatball: 50 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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