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Manhattan Meatballs

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Time consuming, but excellent. You have to adjust the sauce amount for taste, less apricots if too sweet...Also, I had to make extra sauce to cover the meatballs. Works gre...read more

posted by

jennuine80

on 12/4/2008

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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eliselostinlove

posted:8/20/2009

I used this recipe only to make the meatballs for another recipe I didn't make the sauce.

cynthia1138

posted:1/25/2009

Made this for New Years Day party - it was okay - a little blah....

jennuine80

posted:12/4/2008

Time consuming, but excellent. You have to adjust the sauce amount for taste, less apricots if too sweet...Also, I had to make extra sauce to cover the meatballs. Works great with frozen meatbals for a quick recipe.

Danigirl6672

posted:11/5/2008

This recipe was good, however, definitely a little too sweet. The meatballs were a lot of work, but were very tasty! I also doubled the sauce, because the amount in the recipe doesnt even cover the meatballs up. I would make again, but its not my absolute favorite. I am still in search of an even better recipe for meatballs!

canadeeio

posted:11/3/2008

I made this recipe for an adult halloween party. I made it ahead and then heated it up right before guests arrived. By the time I got a moment to try them, they were gone. All the guests raved about them. A perfect balance of sweet and bbq, and easy to boot! Will definitly make again!

minxycherub

posted:9/27/2008

This was a very good recipe. A little too sweet for our taste but definitely interesting. I'm also pleased there was no frying involved. My main complaint is how time consuming this was to prepare.

a cook

posted:9/16/2008

I made it for my husband's 50th birthday. Everyone likeed the meatballs. I added 1 chopped onion so it was not to sweet and used frozen ground turkey meatballs This was VERY EASY to do

hglaze

posted:8/26/2008

I also used frozen meatballs for a quick dinner on a rushed evening. I also used hot bbq sauce to add a little kick to the sweetness. I served the meatballs over steamed rice and they were delicious!

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!