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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    Simple Swedish Meatballs

    18 reviews

    When my husband packs these saucy slow-cooked meatballs in his lunch, all his work buddies wish they had their own!...


    Meatball Stew

    18 reviews

    Many years ago, the Farm Journal published a recipe that became the "jumping-off point" for my version. It's as colorful...


    Pork Meatballs

    8 reviews

    This pork meatballs recipe is one of my favorites. My mom used to make the moist, flavorful meatballs often, and...


    Easy Asian Glazed Meatballs

    16 reviews

    As a writer and busy mom of three boys, I need tasty meals on the quick. We serve these glazed...


    Tangy Meatballs

    6 reviews

    A family favorite, these tend meatballs make a popular hors d'oeuvres at parties. The easy homemade barbecue sauce boasts terrific...


    Meatballs with Cream Sauce

    9 reviews

    I get raves from my husband and even our three fussy children when I serve these satisfying meatballs with mashed...


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    Classic Swedish Meatballs

    31 reviews

    I'm a "Svenska flicka" (Swedish girl) from northwest Iowa, where many Swedes settled at the turn of the century. This...


    Peppered Meatballs

    13 reviews

    Plenty of ground pepper gives these saucy meatballs their irresistible zest. They're so hearty, I sometimes serve them over noodles...

    Crispy Meatballs

    3 reviews

    Instead of bread crumbs, crisp rice cereal holds these meatballs together. I've had this much-used recipe in my files for...


    Pineapple Appetizer Meatballs

    10 reviews

    Karen Mellinger Baker of Dover, Ohio blends a can of crushed pineapple into her meatballs to create a taste-tempting treat....


    Barbecued Party Starters

    1 review

    These sweet and tangy bites will tide over everyone until dinner. At the buffet, set out some fun toothpicks to...


    Hoisin Meatball Lettuce Wraps

    I make these tangy-sweet appetizers every year during the holidays, and it doesn't take long for them to disappear.—Elaine Sweet,...


    All-Day Meatball Stew

    20 reviews

    Frozen meatballs and other convenient ingredients simplify this homey stew. Each bite boasts lots of fresh veggie flavor and comforting,...


    Italian Meatball Subs

    12 reviews

    This is one of those recipes you always come back to. A flavorful tomato sauce and mildly spiced meatballs make...


    One-Bite Tamales

    1 review

    Clever little meatballs deliver the flavor and rich sauce of a traditional tamale in a bite-sized portion. They’re a delightfully...


    Butter Chicken Meatballs

    5 reviews

    My husband and I love meatballs, and we love butter chicken. Before an appetizer party, we had the brilliant idea...


    Tangy Glazed Meatballs

    9 reviews

    The slightly sweet sauce on these meatballs has such a great zing to it. Use a little more or less...

    Bacon Cheeseburger Balls

    22 reviews

    The first time I served these, my husband and kids thought we were having plain meatballs. Then they cut into...


    Orange-Glazed Chicken & Chorizo Meatballs

    3 reviews

    These tasty southwestern meatballs warm up a buffet. I add pomegranate seeds, jalapeno pepper jelly and cilantro to make everything...


    Enchilada Meatballs

    12 reviews

    Before I retired, these tasty little treats were popular during snack time at work. They're a good way to use...


    Spaghetti with Italian Meatballs

    19 reviews

    Sharon Crider sends this hearty spaghetti dinner from Junction City, Kansas. "It's one of my family's favorite recipes," she writes....


    German Meatballs and Gravy

    5 reviews

    These meatballs are a celebration of my heritage. I love making them for my family especially because they are a...


    Danish Meatballs with Pan Gravy

    6 reviews

    My great-grandmother made these meatballs, and I'm sure her mother must have taught her. Six generations have enjoyed them, and...

    Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage

    11 reviews

    Years ago, I found a version of this sausage and meatballs recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family...


    Italian Turkey Meatballs

    2 reviews

    What's not to love about moist and tender homemade Italian meatballs? Because they're made with lean turkey, they're lower in...


    Buffet Meatballs

    31 reviews

    I need only five ingredients to fix these easy appetizers. My grape jelly and ketchup meatballs make an appearance...


    Contest-Winning Bavarian Meatball Hoagies

    16 reviews

    When my husband is not manning the grill, I count on my slow cooker. These meatballs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser...


    Crowd-Pleasing Party Meatballs

    8 reviews

    We served this scrumptious dish at our wedding. It went over so well that it’s been served at other weddings...


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    Porcupine Meatballs

    125 reviews

    These well-seasoned porcupine meatballs in a rich tomato sauce are one of my mom's best main dishes. I used to...