Were willing to bet that if the answer to, Whats for dinner?

includes meatballs, no one in your family will put up a fight.

includes meatballs, that family member wont be putting up any fights.

meatball appetizer

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you could also swap up the flavor profile from the expectedItalian routewith Greek or Swedish flavors.

Of course, meatballs arent just main dish fare: They’re delicious in sliders and anappetizer all-star.

With these recipes on the table, your crowd will have a ball.

Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce

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This is a family favorite.

My kids love it, writes a five-star reviewer.

These were excellent, writes a reviewer who left five stars.

Southern Living Swedish Meatballs a serving on a plate on cooked egg noodles with jam on the side

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Tried a ton of meatball recipes and was looking for something different.

These fit the bill.

It is a must because it is one of the easiest appetizer recipes that you will ever make.

Meatball Pasta Bake

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Baked Ziti With Meatballs

This was a big hit with my teen boys.

We usedjarred marinaraand frozen meatballs as shortcuts, but youre always welcome to swap homemade, of course.

It’s that easy.

Cranberry Sauce Meatballs

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The result is sweet and spicy meatballs that are dressed up for a special occasion.

Serve them with rice, orzo, or mashed potatoes to mop up any extra sauce.

We use dry rice and bake the meatballs in tomato sauce until light and fluffy.

Greek Meatballs with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce and Rice

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Pile onpepperoncini peppersand fresh mint leaves for added zest.

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Grape Jelly Meatballs

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Baked Ziti and Meatballs

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Southern Living Baked Meatball Casserole ready to serve

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Southern Living Pepper Jelly Meatballs on a platter to serve

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Southern Living Chicken Piccata Meatballs in the skillet to serve

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Southern Living Porcupine Meatballs on a plate to serve with rice

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Greek diner meatball in bowl

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