Description
These Marmalade Meatballs are a sweet and savory appetizer that’s perfect for parties or as a meal served over rice. The combination of orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce creates a sticky glaze that coats the meatballs, making them irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir well and heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
- Add the frozen meatballs and stir to coat evenly with the sauce. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are heated through and coated in sticky glaze.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- These meatballs are perfect as an appetizer or served over rice for a meal.
- You can substitute grape jelly for the marmalade for a different flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–7 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
