Best Salsa Meatball Appetizers Recipes

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CROCKPOT MEATBALLS WITH GRAPE JELLY SAUCE



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The easiest party appetizer on the planet is also the most delicious. Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly Sauce is a lifesaver for hungry crowds and cocktail parties, so make a double batch!

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories     Appetizer

Time 3h40m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (32 ounce) bag frozen fully-cooked meatballs ((see notes to make meatballs from scratch))
12 ounces chili sauce
10 ounces grape jelly

Steps:

  • Add frozen meatballs to crockpot. Add chili sauce and grape jelly. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 hours on HIGH or 4 to 6 hours on LOW, until the sauce is hot. Serve directly from the crockpot with a serving spoon or toothpicks, or transfer to a serving dish.
  • Add meatballs to saucepan. Add chili sauce and grape jelly. Cover and simmer over medium heat until the sauce is hot, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 322 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICALI APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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Add a bit of heat with our Mexicali Appetizer Meatballs. Thanks to A.1. Original Sauce and salsa, these Mexicali Appetizer Meatballs are extra appetizing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2/3 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
2/3 cup A.1. Original Sauce
1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F.
  • Combine salsa and A.1. Mix 1/3 cup with meat, egg and bread crumbs just until blended.
  • Shape into 48 (1-1/4-inch) meatballs; place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 12 to 15 min. or until done (160ºF). Place meatballs in serving dish; add remaining salsa mixture and stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6407 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

PARTY APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRAPE JELLY MEATBALLS



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Awesome meatballs! I buy my frozen cocktail meatballs at Costco®.

Provided by whatsup12399

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (32 ounce) jar grape jelly
2 (12 ounce) bottles tomato-based chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 (6 pound) bag frozen cocktail-sized meatballs

Steps:

  • Combine grape jelly, chili sauce, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Place meatballs in a slow cooker and top with grape jelly mixture.
  • Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 175.7 mg, Sugar 23 g

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