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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!

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 that special game day party!

The holiday season is upon us, and it's 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!

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!

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

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

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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