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Party Appetizer Meatballs

11 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Recipe by Nathalie Guest

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

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

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  • Because these can be made ahead of time, they are perfect time-saving Christmas appetizers or party food.

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    Party Appetizer Meatballs

    11 reviews
    Prep Time 20 min
    Cook Time 40 min
    Yield 8 dozen

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds lean ground beef
    • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1 cup 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
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    Directions

    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.
    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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