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Party Appetizer Meatballs

Source of Recipe

From "Taste of Home: Make it! Take it Cookbook"


Recipe Introduction

"These are a favorite at parties and other gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen until needed. What makes them so good? The sauce!"

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 2 pounds lean ground beef
â—¦ 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
â—¦ 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
â—¦ ½ cup dry bread crumbs
â—¦ ¼ cup finely chopped onion
â—¦ 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
â—¦ 1 tablespoon ketchup
â—¦ 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
â—¦ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
â—¦ 1 teaspoon dried basil
â—¦ 1 teaspoon salt
â—¦ ¼ teaspoon pepper

Sauce:
â—¦ 1 bottle (14 ounces) hot or regular ketchup
â—¦ 2 tablespoons cornstarch
â—¦ 1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly
â—¦ 1 jar (12 ounces) currant jelly


Recipe

In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients.

Shape into 1-inch balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.
Bake at 350° F for 10 to 15 minutes; drain.

Combine ketchup and cornstarch in roasting pan. Stir in jellies; add the meatballs. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.



Makes 8 dozen