Best 12 Cocktail Sausages And Meatballs Recipes

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Ah, the savory and tender delights of cocktail sausages and meatballs! These plump, juicy morsels are the epitome of culinary versatility, capable of transforming any gathering into a delightful feast. Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of cocktail sausages or the hearty comfort of meatballs, there is a recipe out there that will cater to your taste buds and make your next culinary adventure a memorable one. So, let's embark on a journey to discover the best recipes for cooking these delicious treats, exploring a world of flavors and textures that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving for more!

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COCKTAIL MEATBALLS I



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Simple meatballs with an unusual chili sauce/grape jelly coating. Quite a combination of tastes and textures. Note: After cooking, I like to keep the meatballs warm in a slow cooker until ready to serve.

Provided by Jennie

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ cup dried bread crumbs
⅓ cup chopped onion
¼ cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup shortening
12 fluid ounces tomato-based chili sauce
1 ¼ cups grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and ground black pepper. Mix together, and shape into meatballs.
  • In a large skillet, heat shortening over medium heat. Add meatballs, and cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels.
  • Add chili sauce and jelly to skillet; heat, stirring, until jelly is melted. Return meatballs to skillet, and stir until coated. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1038.4 mg, Sugar 38.3 g

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Throw away that recipe that calls for frozen meatballs and grape jelly - these homemade cocktail meatballs are so much better.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield About 25 mini meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large egg
¼ cup heavy cream or milk
¾ cup cubed white sandwich bread, crusts removed
½ pound ground pork
1 garlic clove, minced
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ pound ground beef (85% lean)
½ cup ketchup
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1½ tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon finely grated shallot, from one shallot
1 small clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Finely chopped parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up and place an ovenproof baking/cooling rack over top; spray rack generously with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk the egg and cream together in a medium bowl. Stir in the bread and mash until no large bread chunks remain. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the pork, garlic, allspice, pepper, salt, and baking powder on high speed until smooth and pale, about 2 minutes, scraping bowl as necessary. Add the bread mixture to the mixing bowl and beat on high speed until smooth and homogeneous, about 1 minute, scraping the bowl as necessary. Add the beef and mix on medium-low speed until just incorporated, about 20 seconds, scraping the bowl as necessary.
  • Using moistened hands (it's sticky and wet hands help; keep wetting them as you go), form the meat mixture into tablespoon-size round meatballs and place on the prepared rack. Bake for about 20 minutes, until just done.
  • Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, mix together all of the ingredients for the sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook gently until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat evenly. Transfer them to a serving platter, spear with toothpicks and spoon the sauce over top. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The meatballs and sauce can be frozen in separate containers for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, reheat the meatballs in their sauce on the stovetop over medium heat until hot in the center.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 meatball, Calories 85, Fat 5g, Carbohydrate 8g, Protein 4g, SaturatedFat 2g, Sugar 6g, Fiber 0g, Sodium 214mg, Cholesterol 24mg

COCKTAIL SAUSAGES AND MEATBALLS



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A little different then the popular grape jelly and BBQ sauce sausage appetizer. I like this one better. Great for parties. Substitute frankfurters, cut into 1 inch pieces if desired.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup currant jelly
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon, rind of
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 (5 ounce) packages smoked link sausage or 2 (5 ounce) packages cocktail franks
1 tablespoon cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine jelly, wine, lemon peel, lemon juice and mustard in a large pan.
  • Bring to boil, stirring until jelly melts.
  • Add sausages.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir water into cornstarch.
  • Stir cornstarch mixture into sausage mixture.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir and cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Serve warm.

COCKTAIL SAUSAGES



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If you want to have something hot to pass around on a tray, then cocktail sausages are what you're after. There's nothing fiddly to make, nothing to go right or wrong, and everyone loves them. These are not just any cocktail sausages: the sesame oil, honey and soy give them a sweet-savoury stickiness that is pretty well impossible to resist.

Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 75 cocktail sausages

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/4 pounds (75 in number) cocktail sausages
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400 degrees F.
  • Separate the sausages if they are linked and arrange them in a large, shallow-sided roasting tin.
  • Whisk together the oil, honey and soy sauce and pour over the sausages, then use your hands, or a couple of spatulas, to move everything about in the pan so that all the sausages are slicked.
  • Roast for 25 to 30 minutes; give them a shuffle about halfway through cooking if you happen to be near the oven.

ITALIAN MEATBALLS AND SAUSAGES



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Here's a wonderful appetizer for the big game or any family function. Very easy to prepare and also very tasty. I've doubled and even tripled the recipe for large to huge groups. No matter how much I make, I always come home with an empty slow cooker. -Jan Kasinger, Graham, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
1 bottle (16 ounces) zesty Italian salad dressing
1 package (14 ounces) miniature smoked sausages
2 cups medium fresh mushrooms, stems removed
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 4-6 hours, stirring every hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GROUND BEEF AND SAUSAGE MEATBALLS



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I had some spicy homemade sausage to use and thought some meatballs sounded good! Found a couple recipes and combined. The kids thought it was great! So did the wife and I. Use them in Italian dishes or as appetizers. Would also be good on a meatball sub!

Provided by cleash

Categories     Meatballs

Time 40m

Yield 50 meatballs, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs ground beef
1 lb bulk sausage
2/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
3 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water, as needed

Steps:

  • Line shallow baking dish with foil and oil.
  • Combine all ingredients and mix, using enough water to meld.
  • Shape into meatballs 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
  • Broil the meatballs 8 inches from broiler for 10 minutes. Turn over meatballs and broil for 10 more minutes.
  • I had 50 meatballs so you may have to broil in two batches. I used my Holland grill and cooked them on there which helped eliminate them sitting in the grease.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.6, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 137.1, Sodium 357.6, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1, Protein 26.1

CLASSIC COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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Like a little black dress, these appetizers are timeless favorites at cocktail hour. Show them off on a platter or keep them at a low simmer in a slow cooker.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 36m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (6 ounce) package STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup water
2 eggs
1 (12 ounce) jar grape jelly
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix meat, stuffing mix, water and eggs until blended. Shape into 50 (1-1/2-inch) meatballs; place in 2 foil-lined 15x10x1-inch pans sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 16 min. or until done (160 degrees F). Meanwhile, bring jelly and chili sauce to boil in large saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add meatballs to sauce; stir to evenly coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 134.8 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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To give them a light crust, which makes them easier to pick up, meatballs can be rolled in a breadcrumb-and-flour mixture before frying.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes about 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices white or other soft bread, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup whole milk
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 pound ground pork
6 thin slices pancetta (2 1/2 ounces), finely diced
1/2 small onion, minced (1/3 cup)
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon mild smoked paprika (also called pimenton)
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
Extra-virgin olive oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Soften bread thoroughly in milk in a large bowl. Add beef, pork, pancetta, and onion; mix with your hands. Mix in egg yolks, 2 teaspoons salt, some pepper, the paprika, and thyme.
  • Form into 1- to 1 1/4-inch balls. Chill in a single layer 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Lightly coat a large skillet with oil, and fry meatballs in a single layer (do not crowd) over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
  • Transfer to a baking pan, and bake until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.

CROCKPOT SAUSAGE AND MEATBALLS RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by á-4121

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds sausage and meatballs, uncooked
6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1-1/2 (28 ounce) cans plum tomatoes in juice, chopped coarsely
1 bunch fresh basil
Cooked pasta
Grated cheese

Steps:

  • Brown sausage and meatballs in a skillet on stove top. Add all ingredients to crock-pot except pasta and grated cheese. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Serve with cooked pasta and grated cheese.

MEATBALLS SAUSAGE DINNER



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One day I was having trouble deciding what to make for dinner, so I combined whatever was in the refrigerator and freezer. To my surprise, everyone loved it! -Elizabeth Martz, Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
Lemon-pepper seasoning to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine broccoli, potatoes, carrots and onion. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with sausage. Shape beef into 1-in. balls; arrange over top. Pour broth over casserole; sprinkle with lemon-pepper seasoning. Bake, uncovered, until meatballs are no longer pink, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

MEATBALL AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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As the grandfather of six oft-hungry children, Pierre Franey sought to develop dishes that would "capture their attention." This hearty, kid-friendly casserole of meatballs, sausage, onions, peppers and mushrooms did not disappoint. It's sort of a cross between a casserole and a stew, and can be served over pasta or polenta, or with a huge hunk of bread to sop up the herb-y tomato sauce. If you'd like, you can easily substitute ground chicken, turkey, pork or veal for the beef in the meatballs (or any combination of them all). The meatballs are seasoned with Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, cumin, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Depending on the composition of the meatballs, you might want to try other favorite spices, too, like ginger, coriander seed or fennel.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 pound ground turkey, chicken, beef, pork or veal or any combination
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
4 teaspoons chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 sweet or hot Italian sausages, 1 pound
1 cup chopped onions
1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 large green pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups crushed canned tomatoes
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Put the meat in a mixing bowl and add the bread crumbs, cheese, egg, broth, nutmeg, cumin, 1 teaspoon of the garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend well and shape the mixture into 24 small meatballs.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick or enamelware skillet and add the meatballs. Cook, turning often, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside. Prick the sausages with a fork and add them to the pan. Cook, turning often, until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Scatter the onions, mushrooms, green pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon garlic around the sausages, and sauté, about 5 minutes. Add the meatballs and the accumulated juices back to the pan (the pan will be crowded).
  • Add the tomatoes, rosemary, wine and bay leaf and stir to dissolve any browned particles on the bottom of the skillet. Cover closely and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and sprinkle with basil when served.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 760, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1292 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HOT AND SAUCY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS



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The delicious sweet-and-spicy sauce for these classic meatballs couldn't be easier!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
2 bottles (12 ounces each) chili sauce
2 jars (10 ounces each) grape jelly

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Stir together all ingredients except chili sauce and jelly. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Place in ungreased retangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, or on rack in broiler pan.
  • Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear.
  • Heat chili sauce and jelly in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring contantly, until jelly is melted. Stir in meatballs until coated. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Serve hot with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Meatball, Sodium 200 mg

Tips:

  • For evenly cooked cocktail sausages and meatballs, ensure they are all of similar size.
  • Use good quality sausages and mince to ensure the best flavor.
  • When using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
  • If you don't have skewers, you can also cook the sausages and meatballs in a pan on the stovetop over medium heat.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sausages and meatballs, as they can easily become dry.
  • Serve the cocktail sausages and meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Cocktail sausages and meatballs are a delicious and versatile party food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a fun and festive appetizer, cocktail sausages and meatballs are a great option. So next time you are planning a party, be sure to add them to your menu.

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