Manhattan Meatballs

photo by:kraft

Apricot preserves and BBQ sauce give these meatballs a unique flavor. They create a tangy twist on the typical sauce made with grape jelly.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

45 min

servings

total:

Makes 8 servings, seven meatballs each.

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What You Need

lb. ground beef

cups fresh bread crumbs

1/2

cup chopped onions

eggs, beaten

Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

tsp. salt

Tbsp. margarine

jar (10 oz.) apricot preserves

1/2

cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix meat, crumbs, onions, eggs, parsley and salt. Shape into 56 meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter. Brown in margarine in large skillet; drain. Place in 2-qt. casserole dish.

MIX preserves and barbecue sauce. Pour over meatballs; mix lightly.

BAKE 30 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare as directed, using leaner cuts of ground beef, such as ground round or ground sirloin.

Make Ahead

Prepare as directed, except for baking. Cover; seal securely. Freeze. When ready to serve, place in refrigerator 6 to 8 hours to thaw. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 1 hour or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

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mee11

posted:6/20/2008

I have been making this recipe since I saw it from Kraft in a TV Guide over 20 years ago. Everybody loves it at parties and potlucks. In a hurry for a last minute Potluck I use small frozen meatballs from Costco they work great.

jenlynn05

posted:5/8/2008

Whole family loved them!

jwinters25

posted:1/16/2008

Great recipe, super easy and everyone loved it at my open house. They were gone and people were asking for more. I personally don't eat meat balls but the crowd loved them, everyone was asking for the recipe. Great hit!

lame_name_

posted:1/13/2008

I had been looking for a good meatball recipe, this is it! No frying necessary (which makes them just a bit healthier). And the sauce is great, I am not a BBQ fan, but the apricot works to really give it a great taste, I couldn't even taste the BBQ sauce! I will definitely be making these again!

a cook

posted:1/2/2008

Great appetizer for easing entertaining. I used 1/2 inch frozen meatballs put them in a crock pot on low for 5 to 6 hours. I also added some chili powder, garlic & italian seasoning to spice it up a bit.

Ipam39

posted:12/31/2007

I served this last year during a new years party and it was a hit! I'll be serving this again this new years as well!

molie18

posted:12/17/2007

I pretty much just made this sauce (used frozen meatballs) and I think they came out really good, my husband loved them. I will be making again for a Christmas party coming up.

jnnycnwy

posted:11/26/2007

I made this as an appetizer for thanksgiving and they were gone withing 15 minutes! I have never gotten so many compliments on anything I made before. Everyone loved them. I will definately be making these more!

a cook

posted:9/25/2007

I made this for a party and it was a hit everyone loved it and it was really easy. I used frozen meatballs and put them in the slow cooker instead of making them myself. I will definitly make it again.

ryahnke

posted:9/15/2007

This was a real crowd pleaser at my martini party. This will be my go to meatball recipe when entertaining. I used premade meatballs and warmed/served in my slow cooker.