The Ultimate Guide to Super Bowl Meatballs
If you are looking for something easy to make, serve, and eat for your game day party then these tasty Super Bowl meatball recipes are just what you need! You can make appetizer meatballs the night before or throw them in the crock pot the day of. Either way, you will not have to worry about missing any of the game with this great appetizer: Super Bowl Meatballs.
Why Meatballs Make the Perfect Super Bowl Snack
When it comes to Super Bowl fare, cocktail meatball recipes are always a crowd favorite, and for good reason. Their flexibility is unmatched
- You can make them big or small, bite-sized or bigger.
- Premade frozen meatballs or homemade meatballs, which also vary between homestyle or Italian meatballs.
- If making them homemade, you can use the ground meat of your choice: ground beef, ground pork, ground chicken, or a combination of your choosing.
- Sauces can be homemade from scratch, premade jars of sauce, or a mixture like BBQ and grape jelly sauce
- Make baked meatballs in the oven on a sheet pan or slow cooked in a crockpot.
The possibilities are endless with various ingredients, sauces, and cooking techniques. You can even make sliders with meatballs for the ultimate game day food!
Party meatballs are the epitome of shareable food, easy to portion, and maintain their warmth in a slow cooker or hot plate for hours on end. The cherry on top? They can be made in advance, allowing you to relax and enjoy the game.
Super Bowl Meatballs
Here is a list of amazing meatball recipes with flavors for every appetite! Whether you love teriyaki pineapple, sweet sesame ginger, cranberry or so many more flavors, there is something here for whatever you are in the mood for!
These are some of the easiest recipes out there and also delicious! So start browsing for your new Super Bowl Meatballs recipe below:
Tailgate Meatballs
Tailgate Meatballs with barbecue sauce are made for traveling, so if you need a recipe that can go to the big game, this is it! They’re easy, tasty, and perfect for tailgate parties or game days!
Saucy Teriyaki Meatballs
Juicy and saucy teriyaki meatballs with a lot of taste. An easy recipe with the delicious flavors of Japanese cuisine.
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
These buffalo meatballs are the perfect appetizer to serve on game day or a fun weeknight dinner. Juicy baked chicken meatballs dunked or drizzled with a spicy buffalo hot sauce and blue cheese dressing!
Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
Sweet and tangy, these delicious slow-cooker cranberry meatballs make an amazing appetizer! Both kids and adults will love these Superbowl meatballs and they will be the hit of any party.
Teriyaki Pineapple Meatballs
These teriyaki pineapple meatballs are perfect for any occasion. They make an excellent main dish, or enjoy them as an appetizer on game day!
Pepperoni Pizza Meatballs
Full of the perfect combination of cheese and pepperoni, these Easy Pepperoni Pizza Meatballs are a fun way to change up your normal meatball recipe. Serve them with pasta, on a bulky roll, or just eat them alone.
Sweet n’ Sour Meatballs
These Easy Sweet n’ Sour Crockpot Meatballs are made by throwing a tangy sauce and meatballs straight into a slow cooker so they could not be easier! You’ll have sweet and sour cocktail meatballs with very little effort.
Grape Jelly Meatballs
These 3 simple ingredients of grape jelly meatballs are easily made in your slow cooker for the perfect party recipe that will go quickly at any gathering! These are the most classic Super Bowl Meatballs Crockpot recipe!
Tex-Mex Meatballs in Red Chile Sauce
Roasted poblano peppers and crushed tortilla chips create these unique and flavorful Tex-Mex Meatballs in Red Chile Sauce. A fun twist on meatballs!
Sweet Sesame Ginger Meatballs
These Sweet Sesame Ginger Meatballs are Asian-style turkey meatballs that can be served as an appetizer or on a bed of rice for a complete meal!
Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
These two-bite appetizers are easy to make, thanks to the store-bought meatballs. They’re perfect for dipping in ketchup or BBQ sauce.
Cajun Turkey Meatballs
These Cajun turkey meatballs are easy to make ahead of time to reheat before your party, and they taste great cold, too.
Spicy Asian Pork Meatballs
Sticky, a touch spicy, juicy and so tasty! These Asian Pork Spicy Meatballs make the perfect party appetizer, or quick family dinner ready in only 30 minutes!
Honey Garlic Meatballs
These Honey Garlic Meatballs are baked in the oven and have the yummiest homemade honey garlic sauce. It’s sure to be a family favorite!
Swedish Meatballs
Smothered in a creamy, rich gravy, these perfect meatballs taste like the classic Ikea recipe.
Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
Got leftover Cranberry Sauce? Use it up on this amazing Cranberry BBQ Meatballs from scratch recipe that only takes a few minutes to prep and you end up with mouthwatering, flavor-popping Cranberry BBQ Meatballs perfect for a holiday party or a football game!
3 Ingredient Sweet & Spicy Crockpot Party Meatballs
These Easy 3 Ingredient Sweet & Spicy Meatballs are tossed in the slow cooker for a few hours and then make a perfect appetizer for your football party.
Sweet & Tangy Make Ahead Meatballs
These Sweet & Tangy Meatballs are delicious, easy and perfect for parties! We have them for our main course or more often, as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
BONUS RECIPE: Easy Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders
Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders are a flavorful and simple option for a party appetizer or a quick meal. Made with sweet Hawaiian rolls as the base, these sliders pair the rolls’ soft and slightly sweet texture with a savory combination of meatballs, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. Finished with a topping of seasoned butter and parmesan, they are irresistibly delicious!
Storage Directions: What to do with Leftover Meatballs
I don’t know about you but we never have leftover meatballs after football games or holiday parties. But if you do, here are some tips and ideas for you.
Refrigerator – while you’ll want to follow the instructions for specific recipes, for most cooked meatballs, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave.
Freezer – again, follow specific recipe instructions but in general, cooked meatballs can be stored in an airtight container (with or without sauce) for up to 3 months.
When you take the meatballs out of the fridge or freezer, if you want to mix things up, you can make meatball sliders, a meatballs sub or even a meatball pizza. My kids actually just love to finish them off as an easy snack.
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