Cajun Appetizer Meatballs

This meatball recipe makes a great appetizer with the perfect amount of kick. It freezes well so it can be made ahead of time. When you are ready just take them out of the bag, add to the sauce and heat.

Ingredients -

1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
1 1/2 Teaspoons Hot Pepper Sauce
2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tablespoon parsley, dried
1/4 Cup White Onion, finely chopped
1/4 Cup Fresh Bread Crumbs
1/4 Cup Whole Milk
1 Egg
1/2 Cup Barbeque Sauce
1/2 Cup Peach Preserves

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Lightly grease a medium baking sheet with shortening.

3. Mix thoroughly the ground beef, hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion, bread crumbs, milk, and egg in a large bowl.

4. Form the mixture into golf ball sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.

5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until there is no pink left in the middle.

6. Combine the barbeque sauce and peach preserves in a small bowl.

7. When the meatballs are done, place them in a serving dish and cover with the barbeque sauce mixture.

8. Toss to coat.

Cooking Tip

Recipe Tip:

If you can’t find peach preserves then you can switch it out with Apricot preserves which are almost always in the jam/jelly section of your supermarket.

Cooking Tip

Cooking Tip:

These meatballs freeze well so they can be made ahead of time. When you are ready just take them out of the bag, add to the sauce and heat.