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Party Appetizer Meatballs

Name: Party Appetizer Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 dozen
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; SAUCE:; 1 bottle (14 ounces) hot or regular ketchup; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly; 1 jar (12 ounces) currant jelly

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11 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Nathalie Guest, Caledon, Ontario

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

These are a favorite at parties and gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made well ahead of time and frozen until needed. I think what makes them taste so good is the sauce. —Nathalie Guest, Caledon, Ontario

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Because these can be made ahead of time, they are perfect time-saving Christmas appetizers or party food.

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Party Appetizer Meatballs

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Yield:8 dozen

Prep:20 min

Cook:40 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
sauce:

1 bottle (14 ounces) hot or regular ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly
1 jar (12 ounces) currant jelly

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Directions

1
In a bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.

2
Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes; drain. Combine ketchup and cornstarch in roasting pan. Stir in jellies; add the meatballs. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.