Appetizers

Classic Cocktail Meatballs

photo by:kraft

Like a little black dress, these appetizers are timeless favorites at cocktail hour. Show them off on a platter or keep them at a low simmer in a slow cooker.

time

prep:

35 min

total:

35 min

servings

total:

50 servings, 1 meatball each

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What You Need

lb. lean ground beef

pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken

cup water

eggs

jar (12 oz.) grape jelly

bottle (12 oz.) chili sauce

Make It

HEAT oven to 400ºF.

MIX meat, stuffing mix, water and eggs until blended. Shape into 50 (1-1/2-inch) meatballs; place in 2 foil-lined 15x10x1-inch pans sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 16 min. or until done (160ºF). Meanwhile, bring jelly and chili sauce to boil in large saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally.

ADD meatballs to sauce; stir to evenly coat.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Meatballs in sauce can also be served in a slow cooker set to warm.

Note

If you don't have 2 (15x10x1-inch) pans, use any other shallow baking pans instead. Just make sure the meatballs are spread into a single layer in each pan.

How to Freeze Meatballs

Loosely pack cooled cooked meatballs in freezer-weight resealable plastic bags. Lay bags flat in freezer so meatballs will freeze individually. Store in freezer up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator several hours or overnight before cooking with the sauce until heated through, stirring frequently.

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a cook

posted:

1/6/2013

very god, none left, however next time i will try apricot jelly

a cook

posted:

5/8/2012

I love these meatballs. i made them for a party. I even made with the frozzen meatballs and everyone loved them

dwestp01

posted:

4/23/2012

Was told I do not need to make the meatballs I used to do anymore-these are much better!

ejones09

posted:

12/22/2011

Very delicious! I added some fresh garlic and some worchestershire sauce to it and it turned out wonderful! I will definitely be making this dish again!

97mother

posted:

4/29/2011

SIMPLY THE BEST!! Easy to make app for any type of party.

a cook

posted:

11/14/2010

1st time making meatballs (as an appetizer) & i'm very pleased at the outcome...delicious!

a cook

posted:

3/23/2010

I made these last night and they were awesome! Very tasty and easy to make. I will make these again.

a cook

posted:

3/7/2010

I recently had these meatballs at a Bunco party. They were very good. I've made the cocktail sauce for years with my own meatball recipe, but I must say that these meatballs are excellent. Can't wait to make them myself.

kitty11272

posted:

1/19/2010

LOVE this recipe! HIghly recommended. I used ground turkey with mine for lower fat. It was delicious!

a cook

posted:

12/30/2009

I overbaked my first batch so they were dry. I made another batch in a covered pan on the stove then added the sauce to the drained meatballs and they were delicious.