Party Meatballs
Get ready to impress your guests with these irresistible Party Meatballs, the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer! These bite-sized treats are made with a flavorful blend of ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic seasonings like garlic and onion powder. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, they’re then tossed in a luscious two-ingredient sauce made from sweet grape jelly and tangy chili sauce, creating the ideal balance of savory and sweet. Ready in just 40 minutes, these meatballs are simple to prepare and perfect for holiday gatherings, game-day parties, or potluck events. Serve them warm straight from the saucepan or on a platter with toothpicks for easy, mess-free enjoyment. Don’t be surprised when they disappear in minutes—these tender, saucy meatballs are always a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup chili sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork. Add the breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion the mixture into 1-inch balls and roll them gently between your palms to shape them. Place each meatball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the grape jelly and chili sauce. Stir occasionally until the jelly is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Reduce the heat to low and keep warm.
Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them into the saucepan with the sauce. Gently stir to coat the meatballs evenly.
Simmer the meatballs in the sauce over low heat for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve warm in a large bowl or on a platter with toothpicks for easy serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.5 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.8 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 737 mg | 246% | |
| Sodium | 6180 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.7 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.1 g | ||
| Protein | 160.5 g | 321% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 514 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1568 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
