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Appetizer Meatballs

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"A can of crushed pineapple blended into these meatballs creates a taste-tempting treat. The sweet and tangy glaze is irresistible."
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This recipe has been rated 10 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon-mayonnaise blend

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah

DIRECTIONS

  1. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple and 2 tablespoons juice in a bowl (set the remaining juice aside for glaze). Add the egg, bread crumbs and pepper to pineapple; mix well. Add sausage and beef; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls; place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
  2. Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until no longer pink; drain.
  3. In a large skillet, combine glaze ingredients and reserved pineapple juice. Add meatballs. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer and stir for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2008 by D. Pinkham 
These meatballs are killer! I made them with ground turkey and turkey sausage and they were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2008 by JennaLT 
Totally flavorful,..maybe even a bit too much. The taste was so intense no one could eat more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2008 by RecipeRenegade 
I made this as written, except that I added a little bit of garlic powder to the meatball... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2008 by Laurie Mac 
very flavorful, easy to make. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2008 by debeewebb 
Very easy and simply delicious, but I would double the recipe for a party. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2008 by ~*Amanda*~ 
Not quite what I was expecting, but flavorful none the less. The only change I made was~I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by SaltyJenn 
Delicous! MORE


 
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