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mamma mia meatballs

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Susan Feliciano
@frenchtutor
Oak Ridge, TN

The name of these meatballs had its origin in an old Alka-Seltzer TV commercial: "Mamma mia, that's a spicy meatball-a!" I use these for receptions, and they always go over really well. I save time by using frozen meatballs, but you could make your own if you have a special meatball recipe. I'm adding my recipe for meatballs at my husband's request. You can use your own recipe if you don't use frozen. My recipe makes about 28 meatballs.

(3 ratings)
yield 25 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mamma mia meatballs

  • 100 sm
    frozen meatballs (5/8 ounce size)
  • 1 c
    hot pepper jelly
  • 1/4 c
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 3 c
    ketchup
  • MY MEATBALL RECIPE
  • 1 lb
    ground sirloin
  • 1 c
    saltine cracker crumbs
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 tsp
    potlatch seasoning (has pepper, salt, garlic, cumin)
  • 1/2 tsp
    spicy garlic seasoning

How To Make mamma mia meatballs

  • 1
    Place meatballs in a very large baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Combine jelly, worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Stir in ketchup and return to a boil. Lower heat and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Pour sauce over meatballs; stir to coat well. Bake meatballs for 25-30 minutes, until sauce is somewhat reduced.
  • 4
    Place meatballs and sauce in a large slow cooker on low to keep warm while serving. Serve with toothpicks.
  • 5
    To make my meatballs: Beat egg and add to meat and cracker crumbs with seasonings in a large bowl. Mix well with hands until all combined. Form into 1-1/4" meatballs. Place on foil-covered baking sheet. Bake at 400° about 15 minutes.
  • 6
    Chris Langel gave me a recipe for potlatch seasoning! 2 tsp. salt, 3/4 tsp. ground cumin, 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. chili powder, 1/8 tsp. white pepper = about 4 tsp.
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