Best 9 Best Ever Holiday Meatballs Recipes

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The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and delicious food. Meatballs are a classic holiday dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a simple recipe that you can make in a hurry or a more complex recipe that will impress your guests, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. In this article, we will share some of the best recipes for holiday meatballs, so you can find the perfect dish to serve at your next holiday party or gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOLIDAY BUFFET MEATBALLS



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I received this recipe from a dear neighbor many years ago. The meatballs are very good and easy to make and the sauce ingredients are items that you would normally have on hand. If you have the meatballs, you can whip up this appetizer in a snap.

Provided by SAXEYGIRL

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (38 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 cup ketchup
¾ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 beef bouillon cube

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Place meatballs in a casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cloves, garlic salt, and beef bouillon cube in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour sauce over meatballs; cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Continue baking in oven until meatballs are hot, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 574.3 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

THE BEST MEATBALLS YOU'LL EVER HAVE



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Very tasty meatballs full of spice and sauteed to perfection. I usually serve mine with spaghetti, but I've also served them with a BBQ sauce and rice on the side.

Provided by BEARNESTA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup crushed seasoned croutons
¼ cup chopped sweet onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, croutons, sweet onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning. Form the mixture by hand into meatballs.
  • Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the meatballs in the skillet, and cook, turning constantly, 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 123.1 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 481.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

MY MOM'S HOLIDAY SAUSAGE HOLIDAY BALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Granny Smith apples
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound ground pork sausage
4 cups grated sharp Cheddar
3 cups instant pancake mix
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the applesauce: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Peel the apples, then thinly slice around the core. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Place in a blender with the butter and puree. Set aside.
  • For the sausage balls: Grease a rimmed baking sheet with the oil. Combine the sausage, cheese, pancake mix, chives, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls (about the size of a Ping-Pong ball). Place on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer, leaving 1 inch between balls. Bake until cooked through and browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with the applesauce.

HOLIDAY APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound ground beef
SAUCE:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs; drain. Place in a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine the sauce ingredients. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EXCELLENT MEATBALLS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h23m

Yield 18 to 20 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 20

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, 1/4-inch dice
Salt
2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
Pinch crushed red pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1 cup grated Parmigiano
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup water
Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound diced pancetta
2 large Spanish onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Kosher salt
4 large garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
4 (28-ounce) cans Italian plum San Marzano tomatoes

Steps:

  • Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, add the onions and bring to a medium-high heat. Season the onions generously with salt and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. The onions should be very soft and aromatic but have no color. Add the garlic and the crushed red pepper and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl combine the meats, eggs, Parmigiano, parsley and bread crumbs. It works well to squish the mixture with your hands. Add the onion mixture and season generously with salt and squish some more. Add the water and do 1 final really good squish. The mixture should be quite wet. Test the seasoning of the mix by making a mini hamburger size patty and cooking it. The mixture should taste really good! If it doesn't it is probably missing salt. Add more. Add more anyway.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Shape the meat into desired size. Some people like 'em big some people like 'em small. I prefer meatballs slightly larger than a golf ball. Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Place them on a cookie sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked all the way through. If using right away, add them to your big pot of marinara sauce. If not using right away, they can be frozen for later use. Serve with pasta and sauce or just eat them straight out of the pot! YUM!
  • Coat a large saucepot with olive oil and add the pancetta. Bring the pot to a medium-high heat and cook the pancetta for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, season generously with salt and stir to coat with olive oil. Cook the onions for 6 to 7 minutes stirring frequently. The onions should become very soft and aromatic but have no color. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Pass the tomatoes through the food mill. Be sure to pass all of the pulp through the holes leaving only the stems and the seeds, and be sure to scrape the pulp off of the bottom of the food mill. That's all of the big money stuff! Add the tomatoes to the pot and rinse out 1 of the empty tomato cans with water and add that water to the pot (about 2 to 3 cups). Season generously with salt and TASTE IT!!!! Tomatoes take a lot of salt. Season in baby steps and taste every step of the way. Cook the sauce for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally and tasting frequently.
  • Use the sauce right away on pasta or for any other tomato sauce need. This sauce can also be cooled and stored in the refrigerator for a few days and freezes really well.
  • Yield: 2 quarts

CHRISTMAS MEATBALLS



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls., Place a third of the meatballs on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on high until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat twice with remaining meatballs., In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, mix sauce ingredients. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 3-4 minutes, stirring halfway. Gently stir in meatballs. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ABSOLUTE BEST HOLIDAY MEATBALLS, CROCK POT (OR NOT)



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Our take on the traditional grape jelly meatballs. We have tried lots of this kind of recipe, and find we like this one best. It is a "must have" for any holiday party or football get together. If I don't serve this, there will be no place I can hide....

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4 pounds meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lbs frozen precooked meatballs, thawed
32 ounces ketchup
32 ounces grape jelly
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (optional) or 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion flakes

Steps:

  • Place ketchup, jelly, hot sauce, garlic powder and onion flakes in a small saucepan, and stir over medium heat until jelly melts and everything is well mixed.
  • Place meatballs in a crock pot or large sauce pan and cover with sauce, stirring to mix everything up.
  • Heat on low setting for 20 minutes on the stove or several hours in the crock pot, until meatballs are hot and sauce sticks to them well. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.6, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2614.3, Carbohydrate 215.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 167, Protein 4.6

HOLIDAY MEATBALLS



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These meatballs are always popular. They can be made a day ahead and reheated. I use currant jelly but they are usually made with grape jelly.

Provided by Kitchen Quarterback

Categories     Meat

Time 6h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups chili sauce
1 cup currant jelly
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a crock pot, combine the chili sauce, jelly, and mustard; cover and cook on HIGH while preparing meatballs.
  • In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper; mix thoroughly; shape into 30 mini meatballs.
  • Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes; drain well.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce, stir to coat.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.7, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 63.3, Sodium 921.2, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 27.1, Protein 13.9

BEST EVER HOLIDAY MEATBALLS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup minced onion
3 cloves garlic
4 tsp dark brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs
Oil for frying
1/2 cup honey
1 cup water
1/4 cup molasses
1 large jar grape jelly

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, onions, garlic, brown sugar, cinnamon, beaten eggs and bread crumbs in order given.
  • Roll meat mixture into 56 one-inch balls. Fry in hot oil until done.
  • Mix honey, water, molasses and grape jelly. Add to crock pot and then add meatballs. Cook on low until heated through. ENJOY !!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of meats. This will give your meatballs a more complex flavor. Some good options include ground beef, ground pork, and ground turkey.
  • Use fresh herbs and spices. This will brighten up the flavor of your meatballs. Some good options include parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic, and onion.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough. Just mix the ingredients until they are combined.
  • Chill the meatball mixture before cooking. This will help the meatballs hold their shape. Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Cook the meatballs over medium heat. This will help prevent them from burning. Cook the meatballs for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Some good options include marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Making delicious holiday meatballs is easy when you follow these simple tips. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're planning a holiday party, be sure to give these meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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