Cocktail Meatballs in Garlic Butter Sauce

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Cocktail Meatballs in Garlic Butter Sauce, a perfect blend of savory flavors and decadent simplicity. Made with a mix of tender ground beef and pork, these bite-sized delights are infused with Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and fragrant garlic, then baked to golden perfection. The star of the dish is the silky garlic butter sauce, enriched with chicken broth and fresh parsley, which perfectly complements the juicy meatballs. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or an indulgent snack. Serve them warm with toothpicks for the ultimate crowd-pleaser, or pair them with crusty bread or rice for a satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, 2 cloves of minced garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 3

Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the garlic butter sauce. In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the remaining 2 cloves of minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

Step 7

Stir in the chicken broth and let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Toss to coat the meatballs evenly in the sauce.

Step 9

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the meatballs and stir gently to distribute.

Step 10

Serve the cocktail meatballs warm with toothpicks or small forks. These pair perfectly with crusty bread or over a bed of cooked rice for a more filling dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1049.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2735.6

Total Fat 217.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 855.2mg	0%
Sodium 4549.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 6.5g
Protein 159.6g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 458.5mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1527.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.9%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 7.3%