Appetizer Meatballs Your Way Recipe

How to make it

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• Preparation
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking sheet with non-stick spray or olive oil, or line pan with non-stick aluminum foil.
• In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, onion, bread crumbs, milk, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Add the seasoning for the flavor of meatball you want.
• Form 48 meatballs from mixture and place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 15 minutes, or until meatballs reach 160°F (165°F if using ground poultry).
• If not serving immediately, keep warm in a 200°F oven or cool and refrigerate in shallow containers.
• Accompany the meatballs with dipping sauce listed for meatball variety.
• Serves
• Makes 48
• Notes, Tips & Suggestions
• Tex-Mex Meatballs - Ground beef stands up to hearty flavors.
• Seasoning for meatball mixture: 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
• Dipping sauce: purchased chunky salsa or green tomatillo salsa.
• Swedish Meatballs - Ground turkey or chicken gives a delicate flavor.
• Seasoning for meatball mixture: 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika and 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg.
• Dipping sauce: 1 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup milk, 2 tablespoons (half of a 1-ounce packet) dry onion soup mix, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon dried dill weed.
• Mix together at least an hour before serving.
• Chinese Meatballs - Get best flavor by using some ground pork.
• Seasoning for meatball mixture: 1/4 cup chopped almonds, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic, 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
• Dipping sauce: purchased (10-ounce) jar sweet and sour sauce.
• Middle-Eastern Meatballs - Get best flavor by using ground lamb.
• Seasoning for meatball mixture: 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
• Sprinkle formed meatballs with 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; press into meat.
• Dipping sauce: 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon sugar.