That's-a One Spicy Meatball! Gluten and Dairy Free Options

Christmas is over and it is time to start thinking about that New Year's Eve Party.  If you need an appetizer idea, meatballs in bbq sauce are always a crowd pleaser and these meatballs were a big pleaser with my family. 

These got 7 double thumbs up, which means I'll definitely be making them again.  I give them "the golden spoon award" because they are delicious, the recipe makes a lot (hello, freezer) and it was really easy to make.

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The recipe comes from a meatloaf recipe in Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book .  Instead of dumping the meat mixture into a loaf pan, I rolled them into little bite size mini-meatballs so my toddlers could pop them into their little mouths. 


1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup bread crumbs or gluten free bread crumbs****
1/4 cup milk or your choice of non-dairy milk
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
1 Tbsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp sage
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp thyme
1 lb ground beef

Preheat oven to 350.  Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.  Roll out your meatballs, place them on a cookie sheet and bake for 10-20 minutes depending on how well done you want them. 

For an appetizer, throw the meatballs in a crockpot and cover with bbq sauce.  Set it on low just to keep everything warm and your ready to go.  Don't forget the toothpicks!


*****homemade bread crumbs, not the dried kind in a can

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