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Looking for easy game day party snacks that will impress your guests without keeping you in the kitchen all day? Meatballs are always a hit—they’re simple to make ahead of time and perfect for serving to a crowd. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or a big celebration, these meatball recipes offer a variety of flavors to please every palate. From creamy slow-cooker delights to spicy bites and sweet-and-sour sensations, browse through these saucy wonders that are both budget-friendly and sure to be the star of your menu.

Creamy Rich Meatballs and Gravy Recipe (Easy Slow Cooker)

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Creamy Rich Meatballs and Gravy Recipe – Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Learn how to make tender meatballs with abundant, rich, flavorful gravy using a slow cooker. This step-by-step recipe will teach you how to create a delicious appetizer or satisfying meatballs and creamy gravy sauce meal sure to impress your family and friends.

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Hawaiian Meatballs On A Stick

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These sweet and sour meatballs are a mouth-watering combination of tender meatballs, juicy pineapple chunks, and colorful bell peppers, all simmered in a delicious blend of sweet BBQ and teriyaki sauce.

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3 Ingredient Sauce Ideas For Easy Crockpot Meatballs

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3 Ingredient Sauce Ideas Crockpot Meatballs -Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

When you need an easy appetizer, all you have to do is grab some frozen meatballs and pick your sauce combination. The best part is it will take you less than 5 minutes to prep these saucy meatballs. Get All The Recipes Ideas: 3 Ingredient Sauce Ideas For Easy Crockpot Meatballs

Spicy Buffalo Turkey Meatballs & Blue Cheese

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Buffalo Air-Fried Turkey Meatballs are the perfect quick snack or appetizer. You can make them ahead and freeze them in large batches. Then, when you need a quick party snack, just place them in your air fryer and bake. You can sauce them mild, medium, or extra hot.

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Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe

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This Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs recipe is a delightful twist on the classic dish. These flavorful meatballs combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings, all nestled in a rich marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese. 

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Eggplant and Beef Meatballs Recipe

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Your family will applaud your dinner when you make this delicious Eggplant and Beef Meatballs Recipe. Don’t tell them they are eating their veggies!

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Grape Jelly Saucy Meatballs

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Crock Pot meatballs with grape jelly and chili sauce are and easy appetizer. Beyond easy to make and cooked in the slow cooker, these cocktail meatballs are tender, juicy, and full of flavor – and you barely have to lift a finger.

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Soft Eggless Meatballs

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Learn how to make delicious egg-free meatballs that are packed with flavor. This easy-to-follow recipe will show you the secrets to creating mouthwatering meatballs without sacrificing texture or taste. This homemade meatball recipe is a great way to stretch your grocery budget and make meal prep easy.

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Homemade BBQ Meatballs Recipe Easy Slow Cooker

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Homemade BBQ Meatballs Recipe Easy Slow Cooker – Intentional Hospitality

This easy BBQ meatballs recipe guarantees juicy, tender hand-rolled meatballs covered in a homemade smokey barbeque sauce and then simmered in a slow cooker. Perfect for easy entertaining or an easy home-cooked weeknight dinner.

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Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry Jam

A plate of Swedish meatballs in creamy gravy sauce, served over bowtie pasta and garnished with chopped herbs. In the background, there is a white bowl filled with a dark red sauce, likely lingonberry sauce, on a white napkin with a leafy pattern.
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Swedish Meatballs with creamy sour cream gravy are great all by themselves or served over pasta with Lingonberry Jam.  Just like your mom made but better, and no cans of soup required. So much better than IKEA.

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Parmesan Chicken Meatballs With Spaghetti

A skillet filled with baked cheesy meatballs in marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and freshly chopped parsley. A spoon is lifting a portion, showing the gooey cheese stretching. The background is a dark, textured surface with a gray cloth.
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Parmesan chicken meatballs in a flavorful marinara sauce topped with mozzarella are great for a healthy weeknight dinner. They are coated in panko crumbs for that crispy exterior you love in traditional Chicken Parmesan.

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Ground Chicken Meatballs with a Creamy Marsala Sauce

A bowl of creamy beef stroganoff is topped with parsley. The dish features golden-brown meatballs drizzled in a rich, brown sauce, resting on a bed of wide, cooked egg noodles. A fork is partially visible, ready to scoop up a bite.
Ground Chicken Meatballs with a Creamy Marsala SauceImage Credit: Butter and Baggage

Ground chicken meatballs, coated in a Marsala cream sauce, are by far our favorite dinner recipe.  A simple dinner that feels decadent with a flavorful cream sauce. Brown the meatballs in a skillet first to create the base for the Marsala sauce. Go ahead and make a double batch and freeze for later.

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43 Great Meatball Recipes You Need To Try

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Get meatball tips and tricks! After learning how to make the perfect meatball, scroll through the list of all the best meatball recipes I could find! Then tap the recipe button to learn more and print the recipe card.

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