Appetizer Meatballs Recipe
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Appetizer Meatballs

By: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites 
"A can of crushed pineapple blended into these meatballs creates a taste-tempting treat. The sweet and tangy glaze is irresistible."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

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

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.

Footnotes

  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2008 by D. Pinkham   view full review
These meatballs are killer! I made them with ground turkey and turkey sausage and they were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2008 by JennaLT   view full review
Totally flavorful,..maybe even a bit too much. The taste was so intense no one could eat more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2008 by RecipeRenegade   view full review
I made this as written, except that I added a little bit of garlic powder to the meatball...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2008 by Laurie Mac   view full review
very flavorful, easy to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2008 by ~*Amanda*~   view full review
Not quite what I was expecting, but flavorful none the less. The only change I made was~I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by SaltyJenn   view full review
Delicous!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2008 by debeewebb   view full review
Very easy and simply delicious, but I would double the recipe for a party.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2010 by angela   view full review
though i thought the ingredients sounded good, the flavor was actually kinda odd. i don't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2012 by Lilliansmommy   view full review
These are not good as meatballs. I am going to make it as a meatloaf next time, and add a bit...

 

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