Easy Meatball Appetizer

4.62 from 13 votes

This easy meatball appetizer recipe is perfect for parties! They’re incredibly flavorful and seasoned with fresh chives, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: mini meatballs

Calories: 40kcal

Author: Eden

Cost: $15

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chives chopped
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all of the ingredients into a medium mixing bowl.
Line a baking pan with a rack or with parchment paper or a Silpat.
Use a small cookie scoop to make the meatballs. No need to roll them in your hand, just scoop and place meatballs on the prepared pan.
Place them closer together so you can bake at least 24 cocktail meatballs.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Add a cocktail pick into each meatball before serving.

Notes

For the best results, place a cooling rack over a baking sheet and place the meatballs on the rack to bake.

Use high-quality ingredients when making these meatballs.

Make sure to make enough for each guest to have 4 meatballs. They are delicious and easy to eat!
Use ground turkey or ground pork instead of beef.
Now that you have finally mastered the juicy turkey meatball recipe, keep those meatballs warm. Whichever method you choose, ensure you don’t overheat the appetizers.
You’ll also want to keep your cocktail meatball offerings sealed. You can set your slow cooker to low for the job. Or you can keep them in the oven at around 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Before, be sure to keep them wrapped in aluminum foil so they don’t dry out.

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