Canadian Meatballs

Total Time

Prep: 50 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

5 dozen

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
Whenever we have a brunch at school, I always make these meatballs, and everyone looks forward to sampling them. They make about 5 dozen so they are ideal for potlucks. —Terry Skibiski, Barrington, Illinois
Canadian Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
  • MAPLE SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons maple flavoring

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, bread crumbs, cheese and onion. Crumble sausages over mixture and mix well. With wet hands, shape into 1-in. balls.
  2. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Drain onto paper towels.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, whisk the sauce ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add meatballs; stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 meatball: 70 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.