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Cider-glazed cocktail meatballs

40-Min Cider-Glazed Meatballs Your Guests Will Devour


  • Author: Goodoleach
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 30 meatballs 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Juicy cocktail meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy cider glaze. Perfect for parties, game days, or appetizer spreads.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Simmer apple cider, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard in a saucepan for 10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Toss cooked meatballs in glaze and serve warm.

Notes

  • Make ahead by freezing unglazed meatballs for up to 3 months.
  • Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • Double the glaze recipe if you prefer extra sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: cider meatballs, cocktail meatballs, party appetizer, glazed meatballs