Party Meatballs

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Meatballs made from beef and pork sausage combined with special ingredient apple butter are sure to please at your next party!

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Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup MUSSELMAN'S® Apple Butter, divided

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ½ cup grated red onion

  • 1 pound pork sausage

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon allspice

  • ½ cup beef broth

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • Cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large-rimmed baking sheet with foil.

  2. Place a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter in it. When the butter has melted, add the grated onions and saute for 3-4 minutes, until soft.

  3. In a large bowl, mix the sausage, ground beef, panko, 1/2 cup apple butter, sour cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and allspice. Add the onion, once it cools. Get your hands in it and mix well, until evenly combined.

  4. Measure out the meatballs into one-ounce portions. Roll tight balls and place them on the baking sheet, close together, but not touching. You should have 40-45 meatballs.

  5. Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of apple butter, with beef broth, honey, and 1-2 dashes of cayenne pepper. Whisk well.

  6. After 15 minutes, remove the meatballs from the oven. Pour the sauce over the top, making sure to cover each meatball, and place back in the oven for 5-7 minutes.

  7. Once cooked through, shake the baking sheet a little to loosen the meatballs and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

457 Calories
26g Fat
42g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 457
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 1325mg 58%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 296mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.