It seems the entire blogosphere is preparing for Super Bowl Sunday. So, as you’d figure, game day appetizer ideas are aplenty. In addition to my pizza dip, these simple meatballs would be a fantastic snack to make for the game.
If you’re looking for more ideas, check out the pages below:
Sweet Pea’s Kitchen – 25 Super Bowl Recipes for Super Bowl XLVI
Sports Glutton – Super Bowl Party Recipe Round-up Part II
From the Little Yellow Kitchen – Super Bowl Sunday Finger Foods
Dinners, Dishes and Desserts – Super Bowl Round Up
Meatball recipe:
3/4 lb. ground beef
3/4 lb. ground sirloin
1 small sweet onion, grated
1/4 cup Progresso plain bread crumbs, plus more as needed
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 cup water
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, mix both meats with the remaining ingredients. Lightly spray two cookie sheets with cooking spray.
Roll meat into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheets. Bake each tray for 15 minutes.
Marinara sauce recipe:
2 cans (56 oz.) Cotadina crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp. oregano, plus more or less to taste
2 tbsp. parsley, plus more or less to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup sweet onion, finely diced
Directions:
Pour both cans of tomatoes in a large pot. Add seasonings and bring sauce to a simmer.
Warm a small skillet over medium heat, then add olive oil. Add diced onion and garlic to pan and saute until aromatic and translucent. Pour onions and garlic into pot with sauce.
Cook about 20 minutes to blend flavors. Pour sauce into crock-pot on low heat, then add meatballs. Cook 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Serve meatballs alone (as an appetizer), or atop whole wheat spaghetti.
Looks good :)
That meatball is so lucky. It gets to go for a marinara swim!
I love meatballs, these look great! Love the pictures too, very nice!
mmm such a great homemade meatball & marinara recipe! Bookmarked for the weekend! And, do I see a crockpot? Genius. I feel like I need at least 5 more crockpots to use for dips and warm tasty snacks for Sunday.
Caroline, I love your presentation!! I have those same spoons and I’m so stealing your idea!! I think we both like to shop for fun pieces to use for serving and entertaining!! I love meatball night and every Thursday is Meatball and Martinis!! (I know, what a combo)
Meatballs make me happy. I just don’t think I could ever be a vegetarian – though I admire those who are. I could not miss out on this goodness. Have a great weekend, Caroline!
What gorgeous photos! That last one, where the meatball is split open … yowza! I’ll be dreaming about that this weekend. I love that you’re using 2 kinds of beef, too. Wonder if one of the backyard fresh eggs would work well in these. ;)
meatballs are always a hit and these do look great! I do agree the shots are perfect! What lovely work! c
Everything in this post is a thing of beauty. Meatballs, Marinara sauce. Presentation. Photography. You hit all your marks, Caroline, and did it very well!
Really tasty and flavourful!
These beautiful meatballs can really be made for anything. I, myself, would make them just for me lol. I love them and would not want to share at all lol.
What a great way to serve these yummy meatballs on tasting spoons!
Great photos!
I’m so impressed by your staging and photography skills, sweet Caroline! But all the pretty pictures in the world wouldn’t make me keep coming back if all the food you show us doesn’t look and sound so worth the visits too!! :)
So beautifully presented and photographed Caroline!
:-) Mandy
In my home, we love our meatballs especially in a our marinara sauce with of course pasta! I’ll use progresso Italian bread crumbs too but lately been using oatmeal w/ Italian seasoning with some Parmesan cheese. This is perfect for Sunday family dinner!
Love the idea of serving them on the asian soup spoons! I’ll have to try it for my next party!
Well, this recipe was posted just in time… I’m just bringing my son back home today and I know these would be a hit with him! So pretty on those spoons as well!!
OOOOOOOOO, the presentation is lovely,Caroline… Love the white spoons…
And the meatballs look totally DeLish. X
I haven’t had a good homemade meatball in a while. These look delicious!
Mmmm…. I love tomato based sauces and this marinara looks delicious Caroline! (as does your pizza dip – how perfect is that for Super Bowl Sunday!!). Have fun watching the game :).
The Patriots are going down…
Nothing can be better than a classic meatballs like this :)
What an incredible colour on that sauce, really gorgeous. And those meatballs look amazing.
Great looking balls there Caroline. ;-)
Thanks for the love and enjoy the game!
Nice meatballs, baby!
Just kidding, sort of!
Seriously, great work on this one.
Hey Caroline,
What a great idea. It’s different and a nice change of pace from simply serving pizza, wings and chili. I’m loving this new addition. Hope you’re having a great weekend.
There once was a shepherd named Eli
Who took on a Goliath Task
In the End Eli was the Giant…
And Brady was on his…As for me
I’m a panthers fan…Or, any team that plays the Pats…
better than chicken wings, no doubt !
I love meatballs and I really like how you serve these in a spoons! Really cute and attractive idea!
these pictures are amazing and the meatballs look delicious!