Party Meatballs

Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Meatballs made from beef and pork sausage combined with special ingredient apple butter are sure to please at your next party!

Ingredients

1 cup MUSSELMAN'S® Apple Butter, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup grated red onion
1 pound pork sausage
1 pound ground beef
2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup sour cream
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons honey
Cayenne pepper

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large-rimmed baking sheet with foil.
2 Place a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter in it. When the butter has melted, add the grated onions and saute for 3-4 minutes, until soft.
3 In a large bowl, mix the sausage, ground beef, panko, 1/2 cup apple butter, sour cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and allspice. Add the onion, once it cools. Get your hands in it and mix well, until evenly combined.
4 Measure out the meatballs into one-ounce portions. Roll tight balls and place them on the baking sheet, close together, but not touching. You should have 40-45 meatballs.
5 Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of apple butter, with beef broth, honey, and 1-2 dashes of cayenne pepper. Whisk well.
6 After 15 minutes, remove the meatballs from the oven. Pour the sauce over the top, making sure to cover each meatball, and place back in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
7 Once cooked through, shake the baking sheet a little to loosen the meatballs and serve warm.