Best Holiday Meatballs Recipes

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HOLIDAY BUFFET MEATBALLS



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I received this recipe from a dear neighbor many years ago. The meatballs are very good and easy to make and the sauce ingredients are items that you would normally have on hand. If you have the meatballs, you can whip up this appetizer in a snap.

Provided by SAXEYGIRL

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (38 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 cup ketchup
¾ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 beef bouillon cube

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Place meatballs in a casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cloves, garlic salt, and beef bouillon cube in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour sauce over meatballs; cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Continue baking in oven until meatballs are hot, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 574.3 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

CRAZY HOLIDAY MEATBALLS



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This recipe is so easy and tasty. Kids love them. I make these around the holidays and people rave. I hate to tell them how crazy easy they are. If you don't have access to Hormel Chili no beans. It is just canned chli with no beans. Any brand would do. I sometimes use strawberry jelly.

Provided by aronsinvest

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 lbs meatballs, frozen precooked
12 ounces grapy jelly
2 (15 ounce) cans hormel chili, no beans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place frozen meatballs on a cookie sheet and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
  • In a sauce pan put jelly and chili and warm over low heat. Continue to stir to blend.
  • Place meatballs in a crock pot on low and pour the heated jelly - chili over meatballs.
  • Leave them heat for approx 60 minutes.
  • The meatballs can simmer in crockpot as long as you want.

HOLIDAY MEATBALLS



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This is a quick and easy meatball recipe that will be great for any party - holiday, tailgate, game night... so many options. I used apple jelly and apple juice. I loved the flavors of the sweet apple combined with tangy chili sauce. Between the chili sauce and few dashes of hot sauce, this gives the sauce a little spice but not...

Provided by Edith Kehoe

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bottle chili sauce, 12 oz.
1 jar(s) orange marmalade or apple jelly, 18 oz.
1 c orange juice or apple juice
2 dash(es) hot sauce, eg Frank's tabasco, etc
1 bag(s) meatballs, frozen (approx. 60), 2 lb bag

Steps:

  • 1. Combine chili sauce, preferred jam, juice, and hot sauce in large slow cooker. There will be lumps, but not to worry they will disappear as the sauce cooks.
  • 2. Add frozen meatballs to slow cooker. Cover.
  • 3. Cook on low for 6 hours. Stir occasionally. Serve.
  • 4. I sometimes increase the hot sauce, depending on the crowd. Can also be made in the oven. Cook at 325 for 90 minutes.

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     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

ABSOLUTE BEST HOLIDAY MEATBALLS, CROCK POT (OR NOT)



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Our take on the traditional grape jelly meatballs. We have tried lots of this kind of recipe, and find we like this one best. It is a "must have" for any holiday party or football get together. If I don't serve this, there will be no place I can hide....

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4 pounds meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lbs frozen precooked meatballs, thawed
32 ounces ketchup
32 ounces grape jelly
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (optional) or 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion flakes

Steps:

  • Place ketchup, jelly, hot sauce, garlic powder and onion flakes in a small saucepan, and stir over medium heat until jelly melts and everything is well mixed.
  • Place meatballs in a crock pot or large sauce pan and cover with sauce, stirring to mix everything up.
  • Heat on low setting for 20 minutes on the stove or several hours in the crock pot, until meatballs are hot and sauce sticks to them well. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.6, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2614.3, Carbohydrate 215.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 167, Protein 4.6

HOLIDAY SPINACH & SAUSAGE MEATBALLS



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Categories     Pork     Appetizer     Bake     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ

Yield 50-56 Meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 (1/2lb) package Jimmy Dean Sausage, cooked, drained & crumbled
2-10oz package frozen chopped spinach
1-16oz bag herb stuffing
1-1/2 sticks margarine or butter, melted
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 tbsp thyme
4 eggs, beaten
1 large onion, chopped
1 tbsp garlic salt
1/4 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Cook and drain spinach(use no salt). Melt margarine and saute onion. Mix with rest of indgrediants and chill in bowl for 1 hr. Roll into 1" balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Serve on warming tray.

HOLIDAY MEATBALLS



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These meatballs are always popular. They can be made a day ahead and reheated. I use currant jelly but they are usually made with grape jelly.

Provided by Kitchen Quarterback

Categories     Meat

Time 6h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups chili sauce
1 cup currant jelly
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a crock pot, combine the chili sauce, jelly, and mustard; cover and cook on HIGH while preparing meatballs.
  • In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper; mix thoroughly; shape into 30 mini meatballs.
  • Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes; drain well.
  • Add the meatballs to the sauce, stir to coat.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.7, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 63.3, Sodium 921.2, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 27.1, Protein 13.9

HOLIDAY APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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These beefy meatballs are a perennial favorite at our holiday parties. You won't believe how easy these holiday appetizers are to make. -Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound ground beef
SAUCE:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs; drain. Place in a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine the sauce ingredients. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HOLIDAY MEATBALLS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup grape jelly
1 cup chili sauce
1 bag of pre-made mini-meatballs or make your own:
1 1/2 lb. lean ground meat
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup water
3 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Make meatballs or use pre-made meatballs. If making meatballs, cook in oven after rounded on teaspoon. Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes.
  • Place thawed-warm grape jelly and chili sauce in crock-pot until jelly is melted. Add meatballs and cook on low until warm throughout. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

HOLIDAY MEATBALLS



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Samples were being given out at the grocery store. The lady had run out of the recipes cards so I wrote down on the back of my grocery list.

Provided by Chris VanDusen

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pkg italian meatballs, frozen cocktail size 28 oz bag
1 can(s) whole berry cranberry sauce, 16 oz
1 c barbecue sauce, i used sweet baby ray's

Steps:

  • 1. Place frozen meatballs in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray.
  • 2. In a bowl, mix together cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce. Pour over meatballs.
  • 3. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Turn to warm setting to serve.

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