10 Delicious Meatball Recipes That Work for Dinner or Appetizers

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These meatball recipes are hearty, flavorful, and versatile enough for any occasion. From saucy classics served over pasta to bite-size versions perfect for parties, there’s a recipe here to fit every craving. Whether you’re planning a family dinner or setting out appetizers, these meatballs are always a crowd favorite.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

A bowl of sweet and sour meatballs with pineapple chunks, red and green bell peppers, and green onions, placed on a white surface.
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These crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs are sticky, saucy, and packed with that classic sweet-and-savory flavor everyone loves. The homemade sauce thickens right in the slow cooker, perfectly coating every bite of these tender, juicy meatballs.

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Meatball Sliders

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These easy meatball sliders are a like a hearty Italian meatball sub in a cute appetizer-sized package. They’re a delicious snack that’s guaranteed to be a hit at your next party.

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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Meatballs on plate with white dipping sauce
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These tasty Buffalo Chicken Meatballs have all delicious flavors of buffalo wings but in fun bite size meatballs. Easy to make, bursting with flavor and a whole lot less messy to eat than wings, they’re the perfect appetizer for game day, holiday parties or just for tasty snacking.

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Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Bacon wrapped meatballs on a plate with toothpicks.
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These mouthwatering bacon wrapped meatballs make the perfect appetizer for any occasion. They’re an easy and delicious finger food for a football party but also great choice for cocktail parties too. Either way, this delicious bite size food is always a crowd pleaser!

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BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs

A bowl filled with glazed meatballs garnished with chopped parsley sits on a white surface near herbs, forks, and a napkin.
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These BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs are the ultimate sweet and tangy appetizer! Juicy, saucy, and ridiculously easy to make, they’re perfect for parties, game days, or busy weeknight dinners.

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Hawaiian Meatballs

A bowl of rice topped with meatballs, pineapple chunks, chopped green onions, and mixed bell peppers in a savory sauce.
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Hawaiian meatballs are tender meatballs smothered in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce. Turn this simple crock pot recipe into a delicious main dish or a perfect appetizer for parties! 

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Cranberry Meatballs

Meatballs in tomato sauce topped with chopped green onions inside a black slow cooker.
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Sweet and tangy, these delicious slow cooker cranberry meatballs make an amazing appetizer! Both kids and adults will love these meatballs and they will be the hit of any party. 

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Chicken Piccata Meatballs

A white platter of chicken meatballs garnished with lemon wedges, capers, chopped parsley, and sauce, with fresh parsley and lemons in the background.
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Melt-in-your-mouth tender and juicy, these Chicken Piccata Meatballs simmer in a buttery lemon garlic sauce with capers and herbs for that classic piccata flavor. This creative spin on a traditional Italian dish is quick, easy and perfect for busy weeknights.

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Meatball Braided Bread

A slice of bread filled with ground meat, topped with tomato sauce and herbs, on a white plate.
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When I want to make something special for my family or to take to a holiday party, a bread braid is my go-to. I just love the elegant presentation of this dish, and friends always rave about it. There is a little bit of a learning curve, but the braiding is very forgiving. 

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Instant Pot Asian Meatballs

A white bowl filled with meatballs in sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped herbs, served over rice, with forks, a striped napkin, and a small bowl of sesame seeds nearby.
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Instant Pot Asian Meatballs are the perfect easy weeknight meal. They are made with ground beef, rice, and a delicious Asian-inspired sauce.

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    Lisa O’Driscoll is a lifestyle and parenting expert, cookbook author, and the creative force behind Fun Money Mom, a popular blog she’s run since 2014. She’s the author of the children’s cookbook Roll It, Slice It, Mash It, Dice It, designed to get kids excited about cooking. With multiple TV appearances under her belt, she loves sharing her expertise on family-friendly recipes, creative DIYs, and party planning and is always on a mission to inspire and entertain!

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