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An oval gray platter topped with cocktail meatballs and a bowl of creamy sauce.

Cocktail Meatball Recipe

These savory Cocktail Meatballs are the ultimate party meatball recipe - juicy beef and pork baked to perfection, served with a creamy, tangy mustard dipping sauce.
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Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

For the Creamy Mustard Sauce:

  • 1 container plain Greek yogurt 5.3 ounces
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives plus additional for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Make the Meatballs: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Add egg, beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, horseradish, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and paprika to large bowl. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
  • Roll mixture into 1-1/2-inch balls and arrange on prepared pan. Transfer to oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches at least 160 degrees F, turning once.
  • Meanwhile, make the Creamy Mustard Sauce: In small bowl, stir together yogurt, sour cream, whole grain mustard, chives and Dijon mustard.
  • Serve meatballs garnished with extra chives, with sauce on the side for dipping.
Calories: 66kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 143mg, Potassium: 120mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 0.4g, Vitamin A: 52IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 1mg
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