Best 2 Honey And Bourbon Holiday Meatballs Recipes

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the desire to gather with loved ones. With family and friends gathered together, nothing beats the taste of delicious, hearty food. You may be looking for a unique and flavorful recipe that will wow your guests. If so, look no further than honey and bourbon holiday meatballs. These savory, tender morsels are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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HONEY AND BOURBON HOLIDAY MEATBALLS

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Great appetizer or entree. I make this every Christmas so my kids call them Christmas meatballs. Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer or with mashed potatoes and a salad as an entree.

Provided by cbird

Categories Meatballs

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups barbeque sauce (such as Jack Daniel's®)
1 ½ cups bourbon
1 cup honey
1 cup prepared yellow mustard
⅛ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (2 pound) bag frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs

Steps:

Combine barbeque sauce, bourbon, honey, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes; add meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until meatballs are heated through, 25 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 75.4 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 957.6 mg, Sugar 41.1 g

MEATBALLS IN HONEY BUFFALO SAUCE

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My family loves the sweet and spicy combination and declared this recipe an instant favorite just for that reason. The meatballs start sweet but finish with a little heat! -Anne Ormond, Dover, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
15 Ritz crackers, crushed
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup 2% milk
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
SAUCE:
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons apricot spreadable fruit
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked rice or pasta
Sliced celery, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Combine first 10 ingredients. Add meat; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape meat mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls; bake on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan lined with foil until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together sauce ingredients until brown sugar is dissolved., Transfer meatballs to a 3-qt. slow cooker; add sauce. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, about 2 hours. Serve with hot cooked rice or pasta and, if desired, sliced celery., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently; add water or broth if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs.
Don't overmix the meat: Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
Cook the meatballs slowly and evenly: This will help them stay juicy and flavorful.
Use a good quality bourbon: The bourbon will add a lot of flavor to the meatballs, so make sure you use one that you like.
Don't be afraid to experiment: You can add different herbs, spices, and other ingredients to the meatballs to create your own unique flavor.

Conclusion:

Honey and bourbon meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed.