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    Home » Recipes » Chef Recipes

    4 EASY Appetizer Recipes That Use Frozen Meatballs

    Published: Nov 3, 2017 · Modified: Dec 8, 2019 by Sandi Gaertner · 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    You are going to LOVE this easy new entertaining idea using frozen meatballs. These frozen meatball appetizer recipes make entertaining SO easy!

    Four ways to enjoy healthy chicken meatballs.

    Can you believe you can have 4 different appetizers in just 15 minutes! These quick and easy meatball appetizers are perfect for when people just drop by, or that special game day party!

    The holiday season is upon us and its the season of friends and entertaining. It is time to gather up those gluten free appetizer recipes! How about some healthy chicken meatballs? They make the best appetizers and party food!

    Imagine friends drop by out of the blue...what would you serve? I used to panic when this happened, and often ended up pulling out a bag of chips and served a bowl of salsa. Boring, right?

    (*This post was sponsored by Coastal Range Organics. All tasty lip smackin' opinions are my own!)

    a bag of organic chicken meatballs

    Well, I am not worrying anymore because I have a secret weapon that allows me to get nutritious tasty appetizers out in under 15 minutes!

    Have you seen the new Coastal Range Organics chicken products in your grocery stores yet?

    You will love the gluten free meatball recipe ideas I created with these gluten free chicken meatballs. Coastal Range Organics chicken meatballs are frozen, so you can keep them in your freezer and have them on-hand for any occasion!

    Are you ready to check out all of the appetizers I made with a bag of meatballs?

    First up is my personal favorite. Grab a gluten free baguette and give this bite-sized Italian Meatball Crostini a try!

    Easy Gluten Free Appetizers Made with Frozen Meatballs

    Crostini topped with marinara, a meatball, mozzarella and fresh basil

    Gluten free crostini topped with marinara, a Coastal Range Organics Chicken Meatball, fresh mozzarella, and basil. These are a popular treat for game day!

    You will also love that you can make this in under 15 minutes!

    Meatball crostini on a serving tray

    Here is another angle to show you how pretty these crostini are for a buffet table.

    meatballs with pineapple and barbecue sauce. A toothpick is holding them together on a plate

    Next up is a delicious BBQ appetizer. Just drizzle your favorite barbecue sauce and top with a sweet fresh pineapple chunk!

    A hand grabbing a toothpick with a meatball and pineapple chunk

    It was hard to keep my son from eating all of these appetizers during the photoshoot 🙂

    As I mentioned before, all of these party snacks are made with Coastal Range Organics Chicken Meatballs. *If not everyone in your house is gluten free, I would suggest the Coastal Range Organics Chicken Nuggets, Buffalo Wings, and Crispy Strips.

    A hand grabbing a tortilla chip with a meatball on top. The meatball is topped with salsa, cheese and a jalapeño slice

    If you love tacos, this Taco Meatball appetizer will be popular. Top a corn tortilla chip with an organic chicken meatball, salsa, cheese, and a jalapeño slice!

    Taco meatball appetizer on a party platter.

    Lastly, a special healthy chicken meatball recipe that is simple, but delicious. Grab a bottle of aged balsamic vinegar. (Aged balsamic is sweet and thick compared to regular balsamic vinegar.)

    meatballs with tooth picks on a plate

    Drizzle this aged balsamic directly onto your Coastal Range Organics Chicken Meatballs. It is a delicious appetizer that is ready in about 5 minutes!

    Gluten Free Coastal Range Organics Products

    Coastal Range Organics gluten free products include:

    • Organic Chicken Meatballs
    • Organic Chicken Burgers
    • Organic Grilled Chicken Strips

    All of these products are located in the freezer section of your grocery store.

    Although Coastal Range Organics does make non-gluten free organic chicken products too, the gluten free products are all manufactured on a clean line, so no need to worry about cross-contamination with gluten!"

    Their organic chicken products are nutritious and they make a delicious healthy snack. (Just ask my teen son who was able to devour two Organic Chicken Burgers in just one sitting!) Even my picky one ate one!

    Here are even more delicious Gluten Free Meatball Appetizers if you are having a party!

    How to Use Frozen Meatballs to Make Appetizers in 15 Minutes

    Meatball Appetizers

    Sandi Gaertner
    How to use frozen chicken meatballs to make four different appetizer recipes for game day, or any party.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Gluten Free Appetizer Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 131 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 20 chicken meatballs
    • ¼ cup marinara
    • ¼ cup mozzarella
    • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
    • ¼ cup salsa
    • 1 jalapeno
    • 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
    • ½ cup chopped pineapple
    • ¼ cup barbecue sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the meatballs in the microwave per package instructions.
    • For taco meatballs: Add one meatball to a tortilla chip. Top with salsa and cheddar cheese. Jalapeno slice optional.
    • For Crostini: Slice a gluten free baguette in thin slices and toast. Top with a teaspoon of marinara sauce. Add a meatball, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaf.
    • For Barbecue: Take a toothpick and add a pineapple chunk. Next add a meatball. Drizzle barbecue sauce on.
    • For Balsamic: Take an aged balsamic vinegar. Aged vinegars are thick and sweet. Drizzle onto a meatball and add a toothpick!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 231mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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    Comments

    1. Debra C.

      November 27, 2017 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      You’ve dressed up these meatballs so creatively, but each option is uniquely delicious. So smart! Great options for holiday parties - thank you!!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        November 28, 2017 at 9:03 am

        Thank you so much Debra 🙂

        Reply
    2. Susie P

      November 04, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      Hello, Sandi.

      I never tried Chicken Meatballs. This is a great alternative from beef. I don't eat pork so I usually have beef meatballs. I will try this with pasta too.

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        November 05, 2017 at 2:03 pm

        I hope you like them Susie, they are very flavorful and they have a lot lower fat than beef meatballs.

        Reply
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