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Cocktail meatballs are something of a retro appetizer, but it\u2019s a classic recipe that doesn\u2019t need modernizing. Indeed, this cocktail meatball recipe is familiar to several generations. There\u2019s no doubt that savory ground beef and zesty sauce on a stick has a timeless appeal. As for cooking time, you can pull it all together in just over an hour.<\/p>\n
For this cocktail meatballs recipe, you\u2019ll get the moistest texture if you use homemade soft bread crumbs. That\u2019s really the secret to a restaurant-standard appetizer meatball<\/span><\/a>. As for the sauce, play around with flavors to make these meatballs as sweet or as spicy as you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sauce<\/b><\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. In a small bowl, combine the beaten egg, bread crumbs, milk, chopped onion, salt and Worcestershire sauce. Crumble the beef over the mixture, distributing it evenly, and mix well. Shape the mixture into meatballs the size of a Ping Pong ball.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> You can mix the meatballs in your hands (after oiling them to prevent sticking), or use a food mixer for a smoother consistency.<\/p>\n In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs and drain off any excess fat. Place the meatballs in a baking dish. Combine the sauce ingredients and pour the sauce over the meatballs. Bake, uncovered, for 50 to 60 minutes until the meatballs are no longer pink. Stick a toothpick into each meatball and serve on a platter.<\/p>\n Store cooked appetizer meatballs, once cooled, in an airtight container for three to four days in the refrigerator. Thanks to the egg and bread crumbs, you won\u2019t have to worry about them drying out.<\/p>\n To avoid clumps of iced beef, flash freeze the cooled meatballs first on a baking tray until they\u2019re hard, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. You can freeze cocktail meatballs for one to two months. Simply reheat them in the oven to serve.<\/p>\n Use some of your older cuts of bread to make soft bread crumbs. Tear any type of bread (sourdough adds another layer of flavor) into pieces and pulse the pieces in a food processor until you have crumbs. Or, go all out and try our recipe for seasoned bread crumbs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll get a good balance of moisture and flavor with an 80\/20 ground beef mix, so not particularly lean. You\u2019ll be draining off any excess fat anyway. Some cooks like to add ground pork<\/span><\/a> to their meatballs too. It makes them slightly softer, so give it a go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Meatballs are so versatile that you could go back in time with a retro grape jelly, or serve a sour cream or ranch dip. Don\u2019t overlook cocktail meatballs as a main meal, though. Just serve meatballs over rice<\/span><\/a> or noodles.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These beefy meatballs are a perennial favorite at our holiday parties. You won’t believe how easy these holiday appetizers are to make. \u2014Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8049,"featured_media":2081947,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304272,303971,304162,307308,304423,304328,305487,304338,304515,304433,303966,307320,304408,304368,303887,306848,304268,307307,306279,304458,304558,324623,304020,304005,304560,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[259484,308500,309439,310347,308821,308988,308984,308481,310796,308992,308880,308833,308495,310362,308813,308745,308478,309603,259483,310342,312134,308865,308910,309177,308594,308549,308915,309434,308476],"coauthors":[343481],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Party Appetizer Meatballs","post_link":"\/recipes\/party-appetizer-meatballs\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Party-Appetizer-Meatballs_EXPS_MRRMZ16_7_C09_16_1b-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Appetizer 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Will change the flavor profile slightly - certainly worth whipping up a batch to try out. If you want something a bit different, here is a recipe I have been using for decades and always gobbled up. 1\/3 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1\/2 cup red wine, one 8 ounce can of tomato sauce, 1\/8 teaspoon garlic salt (I use fresh minced garlic and a lot of it as my group loves it) - combine all ingredients in saucepan. Bring to boiling while stirring. Reduce heat and simmer gently uncovered for about 20 minutes. Sauce will thicken. When your meatballs are cooked, toss them into the pool Enjoy. I place in a crockpot and let people help themselves. For parties I use 3 pounds of meat which makes about 100 meatballs and triple the sauce recipe. Never a meatball left.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Elita"},"reviewBody":"I made the recipe as written, except I substituted Swerve brown in place of the sugar. I doubled the sauce recipe per another reviewer's recommendation, which was entirely unnecessary. I used half apple cider vinegar and half white vinegar (because I ran out of the ACV). I found the meatballs were delicious on their own, the sweet and sour type sauce was a bit too sweet and too vinegary for my taste. It's a good starting recipe and I will make this again, but next time I will half the sugar and half the sugar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"EmmOswa"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious! I didn't have time to make an appetizer and an entree so I bought fresh baguettes and melted some mozzarella on them and let my boys make mini meat ballsandwiches! Paired with a salad it was a hit for sure. I also used a slow cooker.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-09-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sylvia_moss"},"reviewBody":"These meatballs were so good. I also put them in a slow cooker on high for an hour rather than putting them in the oven. I was afraid they would be \"ketchupy\" but they were just delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2007-12-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cozykitchen"},"reviewBody":"Yum! These are really tasty and made with staple ingredients. I've made them for many parties. Sometimes, instead of baking them with the sauce in the oven I just put them in the slow cooker on low for an hour or two before the party starts. That keeps them warm through the whole party and saves me from washing another dish (I usually transfer them to a slow cooker anyway).","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cmarie_1124"},"reviewBody":"Made this recipe twice in only three weeks! Would definitely make it again. The flavor reminds me of homemade meatloaf! Delicious & you will crave it as soon as leftovers are gone!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"amygerman15"},"reviewBody":"These were so good that even my picky kids and husband rated it A+.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AABF"},"reviewBody":"I added oatmeal too, and garlic p.,onion p., more w.sauce, a good 2 tsp. and a squeeze of mustard. Also 2 tsp. cocktail sauce to the meat mix. I'm not wild about B sauce, so I made, 2TBL.Ketsup, 1TBL. Maple syrup, 2tsp. cocktail sauce garlic and onion powder and pepper!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"terri0307"},"reviewBody":"Will absolutely make again!!! Fantastic!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"texasmommyof2"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe! My husband and kids loved them as well. I will definitely make them again. They will be great to take to church, too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JCPeck67"},"reviewBody":"I took these to a Christmas Eve Party, everyone loved the meatballs, they were so tasty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jmkasprak"},"reviewBody":"I've made this recipe several times since I found in last fall, and we just love it. Yesterday, since I was only making a half batch, I just added the sauce to the skillet, covered it and cooked on low until the meatballs were done.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Xena7751"},"reviewBody":"Yum! These were so good. To make them lower carb, I used Splenda instead of sugar and it was really good. I put them into a slow cooker and it make them so good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Billco"},"reviewBody":"These are very good. I replaced the sugar with brown sugar. Made the flavor very rich.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sallyjojo"},"reviewBody":"Made these for New Year's. They were great. I added a little red pepper for a sweet and spicy sauce.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-06-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"k-davies"},"reviewBody":"\"Amazing\" 30,YES\"30\"yrs. I've been using this recipe. NOT ONE PERSON ever had a dislike. It got to the point I wanted it to be my special recipe,but every week....someone would request I make them for a party etc. That's when I gave up and just printed off the recipe when ever I made it!!! But mind u.I double up on the sauce, other wise I find it to dry. Guess that's my dirty secret!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Angel182009"},"reviewBody":"I've been on the hunt for a good meatball recipe and this one was pretty good! It has great flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"shannondobos"},"reviewBody":"Love! These meatballs are very moist and have great flavor. I substituted brown sugar. This recipe is a keeper! They work well in a slow cooker too :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jrt14"},"reviewBody":"I liked it, but my husband did not.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest8171"},"reviewBody":"Anyone experimented with different vinegars for this sauce? We're wondering about apple cider and red wine types instead of regular white. Is one best for this recipe?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"1435","romance_copy_dek":"Sweet, juicy meatballs on toothpicks send a strong signal that it\u2019s time to party. 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