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Meatball Bites Recipe

Juicy, flavorful homemade meatball bites glazed in a honey butter sauce — perfect for parties, potlucks, or weeknight snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground beef (or mix of beef and pork) Use fresh, not frozen
  • ⅓ cup Breadcrumbs Regular or panko for texture
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese Finely grated
  • 1 large Egg Helps bind ingredients
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley Chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Salt To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning For flavor balance
Honey Butter Glaze
  • 3 tablespoon Butter For glaze
  • 2 tablespoon Honey Adds sweetness
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce Balances the glaze
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Adds a tangy depth
  • Fresh chives or green onions Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet / sheet pan Use one with raised edges to prevent glaze from spilling
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining all meatball ingredients
  • 1 Small saucepan For preparing the glaze
  • 1 Meat thermometer Ensures meatballs reach 160°F internal temp
  • 1 Cookie scoop or tablespoon To shape evenly sized meatballs
  • 1 Oven Preheated to 400°F
  • 1 Spatula or tongs For turning and coating meatballs in glaze

Method
 

  1. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Don’t overmix.
  2. Shape into small balls about 1–1.5 inches wide and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes or until golden and cooked through (160°F).
  4. Melt butter in saucepan; whisk in honey, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  5. Toss baked meatballs in glaze and rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chives.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.