Festive Cocktail Meatballs Food

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up and place an ovenproof baking/cooling rack over top; spray rack generously with nonstick cooking spray.
• Whisk the egg and cream together in a medium bowl. Stir in the bread and mash until no large bread chunks remain. Set aside.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the pork, garlic, allspice, pepper, salt, and baking powder on high speed until smooth and pale, about 2 minutes, scraping bowl as necessary. Add the bread mixture to the mixing bowl and beat on high speed until smooth and homogeneous, about 1 minute, scraping the bowl as necessary. Add the beef and mix on medium-low speed until just incorporated, about 20 seconds, scraping the bowl as necessary.
• Using moistened hands (it's sticky and wet hands help; keep wetting them as you go), form the meat mixture into tablespoon-size round meatballs and place on the prepared rack. Bake for about 20 minutes, until just done.
• Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, mix together all of the ingredients for the sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook gently until thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat evenly. Transfer them to a serving platter, spear with toothpicks and spoon the sauce over top. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The meatballs and sauce can be frozen in separate containers for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, reheat the meatballs in their sauce on the stovetop over medium heat until hot in the center.

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the beef, egg, cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, 2 teaspoons mustard, the Worcestershire sauce, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; mix with your hands until combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 24) and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
• Mix the ketchup, brown sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon mustard in a small bowl and brush on the meatballs. Bake until lightly browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter and top with scallions.

CHRISTMAS MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls., Place a third of the meatballs on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on high until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat twice with remaining meatballs., In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, mix sauce ingredients. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 3-4 minutes, stirring halfway. Gently stir in meatballs. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix all meatball ingredients and gently shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.
• Melt shortening in large skillet and brown meatballs.
• Remove meatballs from skillet and pour off fat.
• Heat chili sauce and jelly in skillet, stirring constantly until jelly is melted.
• Add meatballs and stir until thoroughly coated.
• Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
• Serve in chafing dish.

FESTIVE COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl, and mix well.
• Shape into 1 inch meatballs, and place on a jelly roll pan.
• Bake at 18 minutes or until brown.
• Combine the sauce ingredients, heat over stove until heated through, or slightly bubbling.
• Let cool for 3-5 minutes, and pour over meatballs.

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, water, bread crumbs, and minced onion. Roll into small meatballs.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
• In a slow cooker or large saucepan over low heat, blend the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Add meatballs, and simmer for 1 hour before serving.

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs, except the oil and butter. Mix well with your hands. Form into individual meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter. In a large skillet, heat the oil and the butter over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning until brown on all sides. Transfer to a 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Make the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a medium bowl, whisking to dissolve the sugar and combine. Adjust the seasoning, to taste. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and bake until the meat is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly, 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine beef, soup mix and condensed milk in a large bowl and form into about 3 dozen meatballs about 1 1/2 inch around.
• Place meatballs on baking sheet or broiling pan. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Remove, drain and place meatballs in slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients in bowl and pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours.

QUICKEST COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Pour everything into a saucepot and simmer for 15 minutes.

HOT AND SAUCY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F
• Stir together all ingredients except chili sauce and jelly.
• Shape beef mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
• Place in ungreased retangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, or on rack in broiler pan.
• Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear.
• Heat chili sauce and jelly in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring contantly, until jelly is melted. Stir in meatballs until coated.
• Simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
• Serve hot with toothpicks.

ITALIAN COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix all the meatball ingredients, except olive oil. Roll into ½" balls and fry in oil until well browned. Drain, set aside until sauce is ready.
• Combine all ingredients, except cheese in the skillet meatballs were cooked in (if there is a lot of fat, remove most of it - leaving any browned bits in the skillet). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour over very low heat. Add meatballs and simmer another hour, stirring several times very gently. Pour into chafing dish, crockpot or other serving dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
• These freeze well - just be careful when defrosting and breaking them up. Be gentle - so not to break up the meatballs.
• Note: I have indicated this makes about 36 meatballs -- but that's just a complete guess off the top of my head! I couldn't post the recipe without putting something in that field!

FESTIVE TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 8 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until cooked through and juices run clear, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; whisk over medium heat until heated through. Brush meatballs with 1/4 cup sauce; return to oven for 10 minutes. Serve meatballs with remaining sauce for dipping and, if desired, fresh herbs and lime wedges.