ITALIAN APPETIZER MEATBALLS

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Store-bought spaghetti sauce speeds up the preparation of these homemade meatball appetizers. Leftovers make terrific sub sandwiches.-Rene McCrory, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 jars (24 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake until no longer pink, 15-20 minutes., Transfer meatballs to a 4-qt. slow cooker; add spaghetti sauce. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Stephanie Weingart
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These meatballs are delicious. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese.


Subash Subash
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I've been making these meatballs for years, and they're always a hit. They're so flavorful and juicy, and they're perfect for any occasion.


Jay Arrington
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These meatballs are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Kansaze Vianney
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I've made these meatballs with both ground beef and ground turkey, and they're both delicious. I also like to add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives to the mix.


michael love
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef. They're also a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your kids' diet.


Ariana Harriet
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I love how versatile these meatballs are. I've served them with spaghetti, rice, and even mashed potatoes. They're always delicious.


Benson Selwe
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These meatballs are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. They're easy to make, and they're always a hit with guests.


Dur e Sameen
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I made these meatballs for a party last weekend, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make.


Umar saher
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef. They're also a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your kids' diet.


Mohammad Jahid Hasan
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I've been making these meatballs for years, and they're always a hit. They're so flavorful and juicy, and they're perfect for any occasion.


Iasmalkhan Iasmalkhan
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These meatballs are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Laura Caicedo
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I've made these meatballs with both ground beef and ground turkey, and they're both delicious. I also like to add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives to the mix.


nahin sintiha
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef. They're also a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your kids' diet.


Twaib Headerson
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I love how versatile these meatballs are. I've served them with spaghetti, rice, and even mashed potatoes. They're always delicious.


javeria Usman
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These meatballs are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. They're easy to make, and they're always a hit with guests.


Filip Kic
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so flavorful and juicy.


Hacker hu
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make.