Cocktail Meatballs

  4.5 – 10 reviews  
Level: Easy
Total: 40 min
Active: 25 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 pound lean ground beef
  2. 1 large egg
  3. 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
  4. 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  5. 1/2 onion, grated
  6. 1 clove garlic, grated
  7. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  8. 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  9. 1 teaspoon paprika
  10. Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  11. 1/4 cup ketchup
  12. 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  13. Sliced scallions, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the beef, egg, cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, 2 teaspoons mustard, the Worcestershire sauce, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; mix with your hands until combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 24) and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Mix the ketchup, brown sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon mustard in a small bowl and brush on the meatballs. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter and top with scallions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 265
Total Fat 17 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 6 g
Protein 15 g
Cholesterol 78 mg
Sodium 292 mg

Reviews

Christopher Johnson
Made these last night and husband said they were really good. Came together quickly with ingredients on hand (which is often a big plus). Will add to rotation.
Elizabeth Cruz
These were a hit at Christmas!!
Ashley Collins
Absolutely delicious and very easy to make.
Toni Sanchez
I put sugar free bb sauce on top of meatballs and loved it;
Katie Vasquez
Made these for New Year’s Eve. They were a big hit. Delicious bite size appetizers. Super easy to make. I will definitely be adding this to my party menu repitoire.
Jose Campbell
Have made these meatballs 3 times in the past several weeks and they have been a big hit. Very tasty and tender. A simple, but tasty and easily served appetizer!
Caleb Stewart
I found these easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely make them again.

 

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