Best 7 Cajun Party Meatballs Recipes

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Are you planning a lively Cajun party and in search of a delectable appetizer that will tantalize your guests' taste buds? Look no further! Cajun party meatballs are the perfect addition to your festive gathering. These bite-sized morsels of savory goodness combine the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with the juicy tenderness of meatballs, creating an irresistible treat that will keep your guests coming back for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with aromatic spices, a touch of heat, and an explosion of flavors that will make your Cajun party a memorable event.

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CAJUN APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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This is a great appetizer meatball recipe with a little kick to it. It can be made ahead and frozen in resealable plastic bags, then added to sauce and heated.

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup milk
1 egg
½ cup barbeque sauce
½ cup peach preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, mix thoroughly the ground beef, hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion, bread crumbs, milk, and egg.
  • Form the mixture into golf ball sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until there is no pink left in the middle.
  • In a small bowl, combine the barbeque sauce and peach preserves.
  • When meatballs are done, place in a serving dish and cover with the barbeque sauce mixture. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1271.6 mg, Sugar 35.5 g

PARTY MEATBALLS



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Meatballs made from beef and pork sausage combined with special ingredient apple butter are sure to please at your next party!

Provided by Musselman's® Apple Butter

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     MUSSELMAN'S® Apple Butter

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup MUSSELMAN'S® Apple Butter, divided
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup grated red onion
1 pound pork sausage
1 pound ground beef
2 cups panko bread crumbs
¼ cup sour cream
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon allspice
½ cup beef broth
2 tablespoons honey
Cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large-rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Place a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter in it. When the butter has melted, add the grated onions and saute for 3-4 minutes, until soft.
  • In a large bowl, mix the sausage, ground beef, panko, 1/2 cup apple butter, sour cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and allspice. Add the onion, once it cools. Get your hands in it and mix well, until evenly combined.
  • Measure out the meatballs into one-ounce portions. Roll tight balls and place them on the baking sheet, close together, but not touching. You should have 40-45 meatballs.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of apple butter, with beef broth, honey, and 1-2 dashes of cayenne pepper. Whisk well.
  • After 15 minutes, remove the meatballs from the oven. Pour the sauce over the top, making sure to cover each meatball, and place back in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
  • Once cooked through, shake the baking sheet a little to loosen the meatballs and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1325.1 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

CAJUN MEATBALLS



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Serve these Cajun-seasoned meatballs with your favorite sauce over rice or pasta. Form larger meatballs to serve in a sub sandwich. Or toss with barbecue sauce and spear with a toothpick for appetizers.

Provided by Zatarain's

Categories     Entrees,

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tsps ZATARAIN'S® Creole Mustard
2 tsps ZATARAIN'S® Creole Seasoning
1/2 tsp McCormick® Garlic, Minced
1/2 tsp McCormick® Parsley Flakes
2 pounds ground beef
1 egg lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix bread crumbs, vegetables and seasonings in large bowl. Add ground beef and egg; mix well. Form into 1-inch meatballs (about 45). Place on foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until cooked through. Serve over cooked pasta with your favorite pasta sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 Calories

CAJUN PARTY MEATBALLS



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Wanting something a little different thought I would like to add something beyond Cranberry sauce and chili sauce to my meatballs... not that there is anything wrong with this, I am having those too!! My spread this year will consist of meatballs from sweet and sour to meatballs with a kick!

Provided by Barbara Kavorkian @BKavorkian

Categories     Other Snacks

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound(s) lean ground beef
1 pound(s) ground sausage (sweet or hot)
1/2 teaspoon(s) liquid smoke (optional)
1 tablespoon(s) hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup(s) cajun seasoning
2 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon(s) dried parsley
- pinch of dried celery seed
1-2 clove(s) garlic zested
1/2 cup(s) finely chopped onion
1/2 cup(s) fresh bread crumbs, plain
1/2 cup(s) milk
2 - eggs
1 cup(s) bbq sauce (i like jack daniels original, or you can use your own blend)
1 cup(s) apricot preserves or peach preserves if you prefer

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray a medium baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, mix thoroughly the ground beef, pork, liquid smoke if you choose, hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, celery seed, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, milk, and egg.
  • Form the mixture into golf ball sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until there is no pink left in the middle.
  • Combine the barbeque sauce and preserves in a bowl and set aside. When meatballs are done in the oven, place in the crock pot and cover with the barbeque sauce mixture and set on low for approximately an hour to warm preserves. Toss to coat before serving. You can leave them in the crock or put into a fondue pot to keep warm and look festive.

CAJUN APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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These meatballs have a little kick to them. Amount this recipe makes depends on size you make your meatballs.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 12 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 cup peach preserves
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 egg
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, mix thoroughly the ground beef, hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion, bread crumbs, milk, and egg.
  • Form the mixture into golf ball sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until there is no pink left in the middle.
  • In a small bowl, combine the barbeque sauce and peach preserves.
  • When meatballs are done, place in a serving dish and cover with the barbeque sauce mixture.
  • Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 42.9, Sodium 168.9, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 8.8

CAJUN MEATBALLS



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Love meatballs? Try this low-calorie recipe that uses turkey mince, served in a hot pepper sauce

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour
1 onion , finely chopped
1 green pepper , deseeded and finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , chopped
1 bay leaf
400g can plum tomato
1 chicken stock cube
dash of Tabasco sauce or hot pepper sauce
4 spring onions , finely sliced
handful coriander , roughly chopped
rice or mash , to serve
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
500g pack turkey mince
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Put the butter in a pan over a low heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring all the time to make a roux. Cook until the roux is hazelnut brown in colour - make sure that it doesn't burn. Tip in the vegetables, garlic and bay leaf, stir briefly, then pour in the tomatoes and 1½ cans of water. Crumble in the stock cube, add the hot sauce, then cover and cook for 15 mins, stirring occasionally, while you make the meatballs.
  • Work the spice and some seasoning into the turkey mince. Try not to over-handle or it will toughen. Shape into 20 meatballs.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and quickly brown the meatballs in batches until they are nicely coloured on all sides.
  • Stir the sauce, then drop in the meatballs and cook on a low heat for 10 mins until the turkey is cooked through. Scatter over the spring onions and coriander, and serve with some rice or mash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.09 milligram of sodium

CAJUN MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Cajun Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Candace Michelle

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 tablespoon pepper sauce
3 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 1/4 cups peach preserves

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, mix ground beef, Tabasco sauce, Cajun seasoning, worcestershire sauce, onion, bread crumbs, milk, and eggs.
  • Form mixture into 1/2 in size meatballs and place on greased baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated 350 oven for 45 minutes or until meatballs are fully cooked.
  • Remove meatballs from oven and transfer to paper towels to dran fat. In a small bowl, prepare sauce by whisking together barbecue sauce and peach preserves until well blended.
  • Place warm meatballs in a serving dish and cover with sauce. Toss meatballs thoroughly to coat with sauce. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.9, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 103, Sodium 472.8, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 21.5, Protein 21.3

Tips:

  • Use a variety of meats: This will give your meatballs a more complex flavor. Ground beef, pork, and veal are all good options.
  • Season the meatballs well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of garlic, onion, and spices. This will help the meatballs to stand out.
  • Brown the meatballs before simmering them: This will give them a nice crust and help to keep them moist.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce: This is the base of your dish, so make sure it's flavorful and delicious.
  • Serve the meatballs over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
  • Garnish the meatballs with fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, or crushed red pepper flakes: This will add a bit of extra flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Cajun party meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your friends and family will love.

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