Description
Bourbon maple glazed cocktail meatballs are the ultimate party snack, marrying juicy meatballs with a rich, sweet, and smoky glaze that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for gatherings, these delectable bites will have your guests coming back for more. The warm notes of bourbon combined with the sweetness of maple syrup create an irresistible flavor explosion in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, onion, and garlic. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- While meatballs bake, simmer bourbon, maple syrup, soy sauce, and mustard in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Toss baked meatballs in the glaze until well-coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg