14 Frozen Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Meatballs are great on pasta, on sandwich bread, in a bowl by themselves, or on the end of a toothpick. And, one of the great things about them is that you can add a variety of ingredients for a delicious dish.
We love meatballs around here but we don’t always like to make them from scratch. So, when I’m at the grocery store, I will grab some frozen meatballs and keep them on hand for days when I need a frozen meatball appetizer recipe.
If you’re having a party, starting with a frozen ingredient can speed up the process, make your life easier, and still taste amazing. Give these recipes a try today.
Frozen Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Easy Crock Pot Meatball Recipe
Crock Pot meatballs are one of the easiest recipes to make, and they only have three ingredients. The slow cooker grape jelly meatballs are perfect for adding to an appetizer plate, on top of mashed potatoes, or adding as a single layer on sliders. You can even add a little cayenne pepper to add some spice.
Nashville Hot Chicken Meatballs - Spicy Cocktail Meatballs
If you love things spicy, this is the recipe for you. With only three ingredients, including chicken meatballs, these easy cocktail meatballs will be the life of the party. Grab some pickles, toothpicks, and some Nashville Hot Chicken Sauce.
Quick and Easy Swedish Meatballs
I am all about quick and easy recipes and that's why I think you will love this recipe for Swedish meatballs. You only need meatballs and a few sauce ingredients for a delicious appetizer.
Beer BBQ Meatballs
Sweet and Savory have a fantastic recipe for beer bbq meatballs that can be made from scratch or with frozen meatballs. And the best part? It's one of those easy recipes. All you need is four ingredients including bbq sauce, beer, sriracha, and a little bit of salt for the ultimate party meatballs.
Cranberry Meatballs
I Heart Naptime has the perfect recipe for holiday parties or any gathering. For this recipe, you can use Heinz chili sauce, or your favorite, jellied cranberry sauce, meatballs, and brown sugar for one perfect appetizer.
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs
If you'd rather have turkey instead of ground beef, Recipe Diaries shares her sweet and sour meatballs recipe with us. You'll only need three ingredients for this delicious appetizer recipe. Frozen turkey meatballs are sold in the freezer section of your grocery store.
EASY LIL SMOKIES & MEATBALL APPETIZER
Butter With A Side Of Bread has a wonderful recipe for meatballs and little smokies. With only five simple ingredients your guests will love this easy party appetizer.
Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs
The Magical Slow Cooker always has great recipes like this three-ingredient easy appetizer with barbecue sauce and onions. This will for sure become a family favorite.
Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs
Donya, over at A Southern Soul, has the perfect game day meatballs with a fantastic ingredient list including pineapples, soy sauce, bbq sauce, and more. Be sure to grab this recipe for next time because it's a crowd pleaser.
Italian Meatballs
We can't keep going without adding Italian style meatballs to the list. While these are made from scratch, they are a delicious appetizer or main dish. The homemade meatballs recipe features ground beef and pork, parsley, garlic, cloves, onions, and a host of other mouthwatering ingredients. You can make these ahead of time, freeze them, and get them out for quick weeknight dinners.
Pressure Cooker Hoisin Meatballs
Taste of Home shares their recipe for hoisin meatballs with us. They are also homemade but can be frozen and used at a later date. The ingredient list includes cilantro, green onions, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and of course hoisin sauce.
Glazed Party Meatballs
McCormick shares their recipe including Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce, and honey or molasses for flavors you won't soon forget. The tangy sauce is perfect on meatballs for parties, special occasions, or to add to a plate of white rice or mashed potatoes.
Slow Cooker Meatballs and Gravy
I'll eat just about anything with gravy, and this recipe is no exception. You can use homemade or frozen meatballs and add to the slow cooker along with mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, gravy mix, beef broth, seasonings, and a few other items for a delicious meal for others.
Slow Cooker Red Curry Meatballs
Brace yourself for a taste bud explosion. The recipe calls for ingredients such as coconut milk, cayenne powder, lime juice, cilantro, and more. You will want to make this again and again.