Description
Delicious Cranberry BBQ Mini Meatball Skewers are perfect bite-sized appetizers combining savory beef meatballs with a tangy cranberry BBQ sauce. Baked to juicy perfection and garnished with fresh parsley, these skewers are ideal for parties, gatherings, or a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Sauce and Garnish
- 1 cup cranberry BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the meatballs evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small meatballs, approximately 1 inch in diameter, ensuring consistent size for uniform cooking.
- Bake Meatballs: Arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are fully cooked through and slightly browned.
- Heat Sauce: While the meatballs bake, heat the cranberry BBQ sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
- Coat Meatballs: Once baked, add the meatballs into the saucepan with the cranberry BBQ sauce and stir to thoroughly coat each meatball with the sauce.
- Skewer Meatballs: Thread the coated meatballs onto toothpicks or small skewers for easy serving and presentation.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the skewers as a fresh garnish and serve warm as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
- The meatballs can be made a day in advance and reheated in the sauce before serving.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- These skewers pair well with cocktail party drinks and side salads.
- Using fresh parsley adds a bright contrast, but other herbs like cilantro or basil can be used.
