16 Meatball Recipes So Good, You’ll Be a Kitchen Hero
Get ready to elevate your cooking game with these 16 mouthwatering meatball recipes that are sure to make you a kitchen hero. From classic Italian to creative twists, these dishes are packed with flavor and guaranteed to impress even the toughest critics. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just craving comfort food, these meatball recipes will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Chili Lime Party Meatball Appetizer
These sweet, tangy, Chili Lime Party Meatball Appetizer will quickly become a family favorite for your next football party or tailgating get-together! They take just a few minutes to throw together and the tangy sauce can be prepped ahead of time for an easy snack that everyone will love!
Slow Cooker Whiskey Meatballs
These slow cooker whiskey meatballs take just 5 minutes to prep and are the perfect quick and simple appetizer for the holidays, football season or a Saturday night at home with the family! Everyone will be asking for seconds (and the recipe), so you’ll definitely want to make a double batch.
Garlic Soy Sauce Meatballs
These easy homemade baked meatballs take just 40 minutes to make! They are baked in the oven, then simmered in a flavor forward sauce and garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup Recipe
This creamy Italian meatball soup recipe comes together in one pot and is loaded with juicy meatballs and al dente pasta nestled in an herb-filled creamy tomato broth. It’s everything you love about Sunday night spaghetti dinner in a warm, comforting bowl of soup!
Thai-Inspired Meatball Soup with Rice Noodles
This Thai-Inspired Meatball Soup is what dreams are made of. A rich, umami-filled broth filled with perfectly flavored meatballs, delicious bok choy, and slurp-worthy rice noodles. This recipe comes together in 30 minutes and you need to make it NOW.
Greek Chicken Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki
The best juicy Greek chicken meatballs served over a light and fresh Greek salad dressed in tzatziki sauce. Cook them in the oven, stovetop, or air fryer for quick, healthy, gluten-free, and under 30-minute weeknight dinner or lunch.
Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole
This Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole requires just 5 ingredients and no boiling the pasta first! With minimal prep, you will have a hearty and cheese pasta and meatball bake the whole family will love.
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
These cocktail meatballs are sure to be a hit at your next party! They are an inventive way to switch up the classic chicken wing appetizer! Introducing, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs.
Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
Albondigas Soup is a hearty Mexican meatball soup with a simple soup base made of diced tomatoes, chipotle salsa, and broth.
Meatball Sub Burgers
Meatball Sub Burgers are the perfect weeknight meal! All of the flavor of a Meatball Sub made into a patty instead! Less mess, ALL the flavor!
Grape Jelly and BBQ Meatballs
Grape Jelly Meatballs are a dump and start appetizer or dinner made up on only 3 ingredients! This recipe can be made in either the Instant Pot or crockpot.
Cheesy Meatball Sliders
These cheesy Italian Meatball Sliders are a real crowd-pleaser, perfect for your next family gathering or party! This easy Meatball Sliders recipe is made with fresh but simple ingredients and can be on the table in just 30 minutes!
Best Homemade Swedish Meatballs
This recipe for easy, homemade Swedish Meatballs in a rich, creamy sauce is one of our favorite comfort foods! These really are the best Swedish meatballs in a simple gravy sauce that is made from scratch that I’ve ever had!
Cheesy Meatball Bombs
These are the BEST cheesy meatball bombs that are easy to make, landing in garlic butter bread and topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara. Perfect as a meal, appetizer or snack.
Everything Meatball Stromboli
Everything Meatball Stromboli is meatballs, marinara sauce and cheese wrapped in pizza dough topped with everything bagel seasoning. An easy weeknight meal recipe!
Soft Meatballs Recipe
Meatballs are a classic Italian-American dish that are simple to make and a definite crowd pleaser. This recipe is a favorite in my family, takes only 10 minutes to prep, and is so flavorful. You’ll want to make this again and again!