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Apple Butter Meatballs

Apple Butter Meatballs

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 15 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 🐄 1/2 pound ground beef
    • 🐖 1/2 pound ground pork

  • Binders and Fillers

    • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
    • 🥚 1 large egg
    • 🥛 1/4 cup milk

  • Vegetables and Seasonings

    • 🧅 1/4 cup white onion
    • 🧂 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 🧄 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • Glaze

    • 1/2 cup apple butter
    • 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Combine ground beef, ground pork, panko, onion, milk, egg, salt, granulated garlic, and pepper in a bowl. If the mixture is soft, refrigerate for 15–20 minutes, then roll into 24 meatballs (1 1/2 inches each) and place on the baking sheet.

3

Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown (165°F internal temp).

4

Whisk apple butter, bourbon, soy sauce, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard in a saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat until smooth and thickened (5–7 minutes).

5

Toss baked meatballs with glaze and serve warm.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

500

Calories

  • 34
    Protein
  • 30
    Carbs
  • 24
    Fats

💡 You can substitute bourbon with apple cider for a non-alcoholic version.Serve as an appetizer or pair with mashed potatoes for a full meal.To save time, prep the meatballs a day ahead and store them in the fridge.