Perfect Appetizer- Easy Cocktail Meatballs

This easy cocktail meatballs recipe is so delectable that everyone is sure to come back for more! As the perfect appetizer, these meatballs will elevate your hosting game with an effortless recipe promising amazing flavor and simplicity.

They are ideal for any gathering and are sure to be a HUGE hit with your guests. Without further ado, let’s dive into the yummy recipe. 😋

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Printable Recipe

Easy Cocktail Meatballs
Ingredients

• 1lb Ground Beef
• 1 1/2lb Ground Turkey
• 1 Small Onion, Diced
• 1/2 Cup Zucchini, Grated (Optional)
• 1 1/2 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs
• 1/2 Cup Oatmilk
• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 Cup Dried Parsley
• 1 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 Teaspoon Pepper
• 1/8 Teaspoon Ginger
• 1/8 Teaspoon Nutmeg
• Chicken Bone Broth, Chicken Stock, or Beef Broth

Sauce for Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients

• 20 Ounces Ketchup
• 17 Ounces Apricot Jelly

Instructions

This cocktail meatball recipe is easy-peasy to make and SUPER delicious. Sauté diced onions in butter until softened. Add them to a bowl along with all the other ingredients. Combine the ingredients with your hands and mix well. Roll the meatballs into donut-hole-sized balls and place in casserole dish. Once filled, pour broth into the dish, partially covering the bottom of the meatballs. Place in oven and bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until fully cooked.

As for the dipping sauce for meatballs, mix ketchup and apricot jelly in a pot at medium heat until hot and bubbly. Add the meatballs to the sauce and serve in a crockpot to keep warm, or your favorite serving dish.

Swedish Meatball Appetizer Tips

• You can use cream in the recipe if you prefer not to use oat milk.
• Wondering if you can turn these into crockpot meatball appetizers? I honestly haven’t tried making them in a slow cooker and would be concerned that they might fall apart. If you decide to try, please let us know how they turn out.
• This recipe tastes amazing with apricot or apple jelly. Either one can be used for the best-tasting results.
• You can also use ground pork instead of ground beef or turkey if you don’t have one or the other.
• If you want to serve a few appetizers alongside the meatballs, some great options include Spinach Balls, Bean Relish, and Gourmet Bruschetta.

Other Appetizer Posts to Check Out

Best Gourmet Bruschetta Recipe

Easy Bean Salad Appetizer Recipe

Crowd-Pleasing Spinach Balls Recipe

Having an appetizer for your guests to munch on while they wait for dinner is a beautiful option to serve as a hostess, sparking conversations and appetites. This easy cocktail meatballs recipe is one of those starter dishes that delivers amazing flavor and simplicity, sure to be loved by your guests. Everyone we serve them to becomes obsessed with how delicious they are.

If you give the recipe a try, feel free to let us know what you think in the comments. We love to hear from you. Blessings! 🤍