Meatball Recipes

Whether served as part of an appetizer spread or atop a giant plate of spaghetti, these recipes for meatballs show you several yummy ways to prepare the meaty staple.

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    Orange-Glazed Meatballs

    1 review

    I love the sweet orange marmalade paired with the zip of a jalapeno in this sweet-sour glaze. —Bonnie Stallings, Martinsburg, West Virginia

    Cranberry Sauce Meatballs

    4 reviews

    Cranberry sauce isn't just for turkey any more! When combined with a few other ingredients, the Thanksgiving staple makes a...


    Bourbon Meatballs

    3 reviews

    Kick-start your meatballs with a splash of bourbon and vinegar for punchy sweet-and-sour flavor. These Kentucky Derby bourbon meatballs are...


    Quick and Easy Swedish Meatballs

    6 reviews

    Rich and creamy, this classic meatball sauce is a must in your recipe box. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,...


    Barbecue and Beer Meatballs

    2 reviews

    This simple meatball recipe relies on timesaving ingredients like frozen meatballs and barbecue sauce. It's the perfect last-minute appetizer! —Taste...

    Meatballs with Chimichurri Sauce

    2 reviews

    This South American condiment, ­featuring fresh cilantro and parsley, is more than just a sauce for tossing with meatballs. You’ll...


    Air-Fryer Rosemary Sausage Meatballs

    2 reviews

    These air-fryer meatballs were created as hors d'oeuvres for a friend's wedding and became an instant hit. Now we enjoy...


    Turkey & Pork Meatballs

    Treat yourself to homemade meatballs, already simmering in sauce, at the end of a busy day. —Suzanne Wagg, Madison, Maine


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    Spaghetti Squash Meatball Casserole

    17 reviews

    One of our favorite comfort-food dinners is spaghetti and meatballs. We're crazy about this lighter, healthier version that features so...


    Cheddar Stuffed Meatballs

    4 reviews

    “This recipe came from my grandmother many years ago,” says Linda Chaput of North Bay, Ontario. “It's absolutely delicious. You...


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    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    24 reviews

    I like to dunk these appetizer meatballs in blue cheese or ranch salad dressing. If I make them for a...


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    Swedish Meatballs

    59 reviews

    Mom fixed this Swedish meatball recipe for all sorts of family dinners, potluck suppers and PTA meetings. The scent of...


    Spinach Turkey Meatballs

    15 reviews

    Our children call these "Gramby Meatballs" because the recipe came from my dear mother-in-law. It's a great way to make...

    Ham Balls with Brown Sugar Glaze

    12 reviews

    These smoky-sweet meatballs are a Pennsylvania Dutch specialty. I like setting them out when folks come to visit. —Janet Zeger,...


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    Grandma’s Swedish Meatballs

    12 reviews

    My mother made these hearty meatballs when we were growing up, and now I make them for my kids. They...


    Bourbon Ham Balls

    2 reviews

    Grandma Nette was the queen of ham ball recipes. I make them salty-sweet with a bourbon and vinegar kick. Serve...


    Honey Buffalo Meatball Sliders

    4 reviews

    These little sliders deliver big Buffalo chicken flavor without the messiness of wings. The spicy-sweet meatballs are a hit on...


    Best Spaghetti and Meatballs

    42 reviews

    One evening we had unexpected company. Since I had some of these meatballs left over in the freezer, I warmed...


    Marmalade Meatballs

    5 reviews

    We had a potluck at work, so I started cooking these meatballs in the morning. By lunchtime they were ready....


    Sauerkraut Ham Balls

    1 review

    Cooking is something I've always enjoyed, particularly when I'm doing it for people who enjoy eating! This sauerkraut ham balls...


    Iowa Ham Balls

    11 reviews

    This is a special recipe my whole family likes. Every time they visit and I make ham balls, they're all...


    Norwegian Meatballs

    13 reviews

    These meatballs are a favorite around our area. On May 17, Norwegian Independence Day, many people serve them with a...

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    Christmas Meatballs

    19 reviews

    Cranberry sauce and brown sugar create a tangy glaze for moist meatballs that are good Christmas appetizers or


    Meatball Cabbage Rolls

    9 reviews

    My mother often had these cabbage rolls simmering in her slow cooker when my family and I arrived at her...


    Mozzarella-Stuffed Italian Meatballs

    4 reviews

    Three kinds of meat infuse these meatballs with authentic, Italian flavor. The surprise of fresh mozzarella cheese inside is always...


    Venison Meatballs

    17 reviews

    "I learned to cook game while my husband was a forestry student," recalls Sheila Reed from Fredericton, New Brunswick. "We...


    Swedish Turkey Meatballs with Noodles

    2 reviews

    A classic is made lighter by using lean ground turkey instead of ground beef. When you serve company this flavorful...


    Chicken Florentine Meatballs

    30 reviews

    Served over squash and a chunky, mushroom-tomato sauce, these tender meatballs are tops when it comes to great flavor. —Diane...