These can be made ahead and frozen for later use; may also substitute kielbasa for the meatballs

Serves
24
Yields
54 meatballs
Prep time:
0:30
Cooking:
0:40
Total time:
1:10

Ingredients

Meatballs (See Notes)

Sauce

Directions

Sauce

1.

In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, STIR together the 7 sauce ingredients; COOK, WHISKING occasionally, until smooth, about 5 minutes.

2.

ADD meatballs, REDUCE heat to low; COOK, STIRRING occasionally, until meatball centers are no longer pink, about 20 minutes

Meatballs

1.

In a large mixing bowl, COMBINE all 8 meatball ingredients; SHAPE into Individual 1" balls, about 54 total.

2.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, COOK meatballs, in batches, until browned, about 5 minutes; REMOVE from pan; DRAIN well on paper towels.

For a quick and easy appetizer, substitute link-style kielbasa for the meatballs. Slice the links into 1/2" slices and add in place of meatballs in step 2 of sauce directions.

From Southern Living mag, 12/2005, pg 179
Entered by Tom King via MasterCook
Nutrition

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 153 Calories; 8g Fat (49.3% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 46mg Cholesterol; 230mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.