Hosting a party can be an enjoyable experience, allowing you to connect with friends, family, or colleagues. However, the task of preparing crowd-pleasing food can often be daunting. Meatballs, a versatile and beloved dish, offer a perfect solution for party hosts seeking to impress their guests. With their tender texture, savory flavors, and endless variations, meatballs can be adapted to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you prefer classic Italian meatballs, Swedish meatballs, or a spicy Asian-inspired variation, there is a recipe out there to satisfy every palate.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CROCK POT® PARTY MEATBALLS
This is my most requested party recipe. People go crazy for these meatballs, and there is never a single one leftover at the end of a party or tailgate. The best part (aside from them being delicious) is that they are sooo easy to make!
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place frozen meatballs into a slow cooker. Add cranberry sauce, chili sauce, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir to distribute sauce evenly over meatballs.
- Cook on High until meatballs are completely thawed and hot, about 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 210.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
CROWD-PLEASING PARTY MEATBALLS
We served this scrumptious dish at our wedding. It went over so well that it's been served at other weddings and family functions, and the requests keep coming! -Stefany Blevins, Portsmouth, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h30m
Yield about 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in 3 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. , Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 325° until meat is no longer pink, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ULTIMATE PARTY MEATBALLS
Make and share this Ultimate Party Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Johnsonville Sausage
Categories Pork
Time 22m
Yield 28 Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine sauces and cook over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Add meatballs.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- *Slow cooker option: Place meatballs into a slow cooker. In a bowl, combine sauces; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
MEATBALLS BAKED FOR A CROWD PLEASER OR FREEZER
These moist flavorful balls are quick to get together, quick and easy to cook with little clean up because these are baked in the oven! I loved roasted garlic in mine but you can use your choice. Be Careful as you add the salt because there is some in prepared breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce and the cheese. So take note if watching your sodium.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Meatballs
Time 32m
Yield 60 meatballs, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Grease a cookie sheet with non-stick olive oil spray.
- Mix all ingredients together by hand and form into 1 1/2 inch round meatballs. Or make half the size for appetizers. Pan fry a little just to taste and adjust for seasonings. I say no need! ;).
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until no longer pink in the middle.
- Enjoy with tomato or cream sauce, or brown gravy!
- Stick toothpicks in for appetizers.
- Or freeze by place cooled balls on a cookie sheet pan, once frozen place in a freezer container dating and marking to reheat in a hot sauce or 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 67.3, Sodium 241.4, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 14.6
Tips:
- Use a variety of meats. Combining different meats, such as ground beef, pork, and veal, will create a more flavorful meatball.
- Season the meatballs well. Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to your meatballs. This will help them stand out from the crowd.
- Use fresh bread crumbs. Fresh bread crumbs will help keep your meatballs moist and tender.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
- Brown the meatballs before cooking them through. This will give them a nice caramelized flavor.
- Serve the meatballs with a variety of dipping sauces. This will allow your guests to choose their favorite sauce.
Conclusion:
Meatballs are a delicious and versatile party food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that will please your crowd. So next time you're planning a party, don't forget to include meatballs on your menu.
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