Meatloaf Meatballs

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Meatloaf Meatballs are bite sized appetizers that have all the flavor you love in a classic meatloaf recipe. Our family loves meatballs and they make such a great party appetizer. You can also try Easy Teriyaki Meatballs, Porcupine Meatballs, or make these Swedish Meatballs for dinner!

Everyone loves meatloaf. It’s a favorite dinner recipe across many American homes. That’s why I wanted to transform my super delicious meatloaf recipe into bite sized appetizer portions! Why should meatloaf only be enjoyed at dinner? It should most definitely be a party appetizer too. In addition to wanting an appetizer that I knew everyone would love, I had one more motivation for turning my classic meatloaf recipe into a bite sized tasty treat. The sauce. I can never seem to get enough sauce with my meatloaf and I always want an end piece because the outside is more crispy. The meatball tackles both those issues! They’re so good, in fact, that next time I plan to make meatloaf for dinner, I’ll be making these meatballs instead!

How to make Meatloaf Meatballs:

One of the reasons these meatloaf meatballs taste so good is because the first step is to saute up some diced onions. Raw onions pack too much of a punch but you still want the flavor, so sauteeing them is the answer! Once those cool you mix them together with the rest of the ingredients. To bake the meatballs, you’ll want to line a baking dish with parchment paper. It makes for easy clean up and prevents sticking. I actually like to use a cookie dough scoop to measure my meatballs before I roll them. That way they all stay the same consistent size. Do your best to roll a nice round shape without overworking the meat. Then, just pop them into the oven! When the plain meatballs are cooking, you’ll want to mix up the sauce. This takes like two minutes, so don’t stress. Now here’s the secret to a tasty sticky coating. About two thirds of the way through the cooking process, you’ll take the meatballs out of the oven and coat them in the sauce. Then, back into the oven they go! This makes the sauce set and really stick to the meatballs.

Can you make meatloaf meatballs ahead of time?

Yes! I prefer how they look set out on a platter with toothpicks for easy eating, but we all know that sometimes party food just needs to be easy. To make these meatloaf meatballs ahead of time, just follow all the cooking instructions and then keep them warm in a slow cooker. Trust me. Next time you go to a potluck, bring a batch (or two or three) of these meatloaf meatballs and watch them disappear. The only competition they might have would be against the deviled eggs!

Love meatballs? Then you’ll have to try these recipes:

Slow Cooker Cranberry Balsamic Meatballs Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs Creamy Cajun Chicken Meatballs Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs The Best Swedish Meatballs

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household. Comment * Name * Email * Website