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    Home Recipes Appetizer Recipes

    4 EASY Appetizer Recipes That Use Frozen Meatballs

    Published: Nov 3, 2017 · Modified: Dec 8, 2019 by Sandi Gaertner · 14 Comments · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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!

    Taco meatball appetizer on a tray.

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

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

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

    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 gluten free 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. 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.

    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 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.

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

    📖 Recipe

    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 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Gluten Free Appetizer Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 131 kcal

    *As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

    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!

    SPECIAL NOTE

    Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

    Nutrition

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

      November 03, 2017 at 10:38 am

      5 stars
      Such options are life saver when I have ton of work and guests are coming. Thanks for delicious recipe idea, Sandi! Loving it!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        November 03, 2017 at 3:38 pm

        Agreed...thanks for stopping by Savita 🙂

        Reply
    4. Traci @ The Kitchen Girl

      November 03, 2017 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      Sandi, great post! I love it that we get four ideas in one swoop. I would gobble any of these down any time. YUM...thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        November 03, 2017 at 10:09 am

        I couldn't believe how good these meatballs are Traci...and organic so I don't feel like I am serving processed junk food.

        Reply
    5. Camilla

      November 03, 2017 at 9:47 am

      5 stars
      Loving all these ideas but am particularly drawn to the pineapple meat balls!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        November 03, 2017 at 10:09 am

        Thank you Camilla, those were my son's favorite too!

        Reply
    6. Kristen

      November 03, 2017 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      I love that these are beautiful but also fast! Perfect!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        November 03, 2017 at 10:10 am

        Speedy is perfect for drop in guests!

        Reply
    7. Rae

      November 03, 2017 at 9:32 am

      4 stars
      I'm unfamiliar with this brand. Love how versatile some pre-made products can be. I'll be on the lookout for this, I bet they'd be delicious in soup!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        November 03, 2017 at 10:11 am

        I bet they would be great in soup Rae 🙂

        Reply

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