32 Meatball Appetizers to Get the Party Rolling

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32 Meatball Appetizers to Get the Party Rolling2/32 Pineapple Appetizer Meatballs 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Appetizer Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Karen Mellinger Baker of Dover, Ohio blends a can of crushed pineapple into her meatballs to create a taste-tempting treat. Best of all, the sweet and tangy glaze that coats this big batch of bite-sized snacks is a snap to prepare. Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 66 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0

fiber), 3g protein

fiber), 3g protein. 3/32 Teriyaki Meatballs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This appetizer of teriyaki pineapple meatballs changed so many times due to my family’s suggestions that it eventually became a main course. I think the homemade sauce sets these meatballs apart. —Evette Nowicki, Oak Harbor, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 55 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 4/32 Meatballs with Chimichurri Sauce 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meatballs with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe photo

You’ll want plenty for extra dipping

by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 20 (2/3 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This South American condiment, ­featuring fresh cilantro and parsley, is more than just a sauce for tossing with meatballs. You’ll want plenty for extra dipping. —Amy Chase, Vanderhoof, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball with about 2 teaspoons sauce: 130 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 318mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 5/32 Cranberry Sauce Meatballs 78 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Sauce Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30

The sauce is tangy yet sweet, and the festive color is perfect for any party

min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Using packaged meatballs helps save time in the kitchen and they are just as tasty as homemade. My friends look forward to enjoying these meatballs at our holiday gatherings and there are no leftovers! The sauce is tangy yet sweet, and the festive color is perfect for any party. —Amy Scamerhorn, Indianapolis, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 74 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 6/32 Orange-Glazed Meatballs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min

Some versions of this recipe roll

Servings 20 meatballs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the sweet orange marmalade paired with the zip of a jalapeno in this sweet-sour glaze. —Bonnie Stallings, Martinsburg, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 125 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 7/32 Bola-Bola Test Kitchen Approved Bola-Bola Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bola-bola (Filipino-style meatballs) can be served as an appetizer or stirred into soup. Some versions of this recipe roll

the meatballs in flour or bread crumbs before frying for a crisp coating

the meatballs in flour or bread crumbs before frying for a crisp coating. Serve plain or with a dipping sauce. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 49 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 8/32 Barbecue Meatballs 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meatballs in Barbecue Sauce Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 8 each: 474 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 973mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g

fiber), 28g protein

fiber), 28g protein. 9/32 Cocktail Meatballs 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Appetizer Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These beefy meatballs are a perennial favorite at our holiday parties. You won’t believe how easy these holiday appetizers are to make. —Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 84 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 10/32 Christmas Meatballs 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Christmas Meatballs Recipe photo by

We love them so much, I prepare them year-round

Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cranberry sauce and brown sugar create a tangy glaze for moist meatballs that are good Christmas appetizers or Christmas dinner ideas. We love them so much, I prepare them year-round. —Joyce Bentley, Redlands, California Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 71 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 11/32 Cranberry Sauerkraut Meatballs 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: I tried these meatballs at a birthday party for a friend, and now I make them all the time. They are super easy to make and perfect for a potluck or a Sunday afternoon football game. —Lisa Castelli, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball with about 1 tablespoon sauce: 76 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 12/32 Bourbon Meatballs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

I like setting them out when folks

Creator: Kick-start your meatballs with a splash of bourbon and vinegar for punchy sweet-and-sour flavor. These Kentucky Derby bourbon meatballs are perfect to snack on while you watch the race. —Kimla Carsten, Grand Junction, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 95 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 13/32 Ham Balls with Brown Sugar Glaze 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These smoky-sweet meatballs are a Pennsylvania Dutch specialty. I like setting them out when folks

come to visit

come to visit. —Janet Zeger, Middletown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 52 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 113mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 14/32 Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Meatballs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll usually find a batch of these meatballs in my freezer. The slightly sweet sauce nicely complements the spicy pork sausage. —Genie Brown, Roanoke, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 70 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0

fiber), 2g protein

fiber), 2g protein. 15/32 Chinese Meatballs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chinese Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These were a huge hit at a cookout I attended recently! You can use two tablespoons of chopped crystallized ginger in place of the fresh ginger if you like. —Pat Barnes, Panama City, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 41 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 16/32 Baked Chicken Meatballs 5 Reviews Test Kitchen

My family loves these chicken meatballs, so they’re on the menu often

Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves these chicken meatballs, so they’re on the menu often. They’re wonderful as an appetizer or when we’re watching the game, but I love to turn them into easy dinner options as well. —Haley Herridge, Columbus, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 5 meatballs: 326 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 647mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. 17/32 Buffet Meatballs 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buffet Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings

These moist and slightly sweet Passover meatballs

about 10-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I need only five ingredients to fix these easy appetizers. My grape jelly and ketchup meatballs make an appearance at almost every potluck and party. —Janet Anderson, Carson City, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 147 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 18/32 Passover Meatballs 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These moist and slightly sweet Passover meatballs

are popular with family and friends during the spring holiday season

are popular with family and friends during the spring holiday season. They’re bound to become a tradition at your house.—Julie Sollinger, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 41 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 19/32 Quick and Simple Meatballs 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oven-Baked Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 48 meatballs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be used for

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