Easy Mini Meatball Skewers
A crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines juicy meatballs coated in tangy cranberry BBQ sauce, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cranberry BBQ sauce
- Skewers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat the cranberry BBQ sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Toss the cooked meatballs in the warm cranberry BBQ sauce.
- Thread the glazed meatballs onto skewers, optionally with small herbs or vegetables.
- Serve warm to delight your friends and family.
Notes
Use lean ground beef for a healthier option. You can freeze the meatballs before cooking for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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