Eileens Jelly Meatballs Recipes

GRAPE JELLY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Cook meatballs according to recipe directions if using raw meatballs.
• Place meatballs, ketchup and grape jelly in a small slow cooker. Stir to combine.
• Cook on low 3-4 hours or until heated through.

GRAPE JELLY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine grape jelly, chili sauce, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Place meatballs in a slow cooker and top with grape jelly mixture.
• Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours.

ITALIAN CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• For the meatballs: Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat on the broiler setting. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
• Add the chicken, pesto, mozzarella, Parmesan, balsamic glaze, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper to a large bowl. Mix well with clean hands and form into 15 meatballs, about a third of a cup each, adding them to the prepared sheet pan as you go.
• Broil until the meatballs are browned and cooked through (165 degrees F internally), 14 to 16 minutes.
• For the salad: Add the arugula to a platter. Drizzle over the olive oil and balsamic glaze, then toss lightly. Top with the cherry tomatoes, peppers and Parmesan. Add the meatballs and serve.

HOMEMADE JELLY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• *Note* For extra lazy meatballs use frozen meat balls, Heinz Chili sauce, and grape jelly however, I promise its not as good.
• Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
• First, make the meatballs: combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix well; shape into 1-inch balls.
• Brown them in a nonstick frying pan until browned all over; drain on paper towel then place in a large ungreased casserole dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• To make sauce, combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, grape jelly, Worcestershire, dinnamon, and nutmeg in crockpot on low heat and stir until smooth.
• Add meatballs to sauce.
• If you want a lot, this recipe doubles well.

AUNT MARY'S EGGPLANT BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Pour in olive oil and saute garlic just until lightly browned. Mix in eggplant and water. Reduce heat to low and cover skillet. Allow eggplant to steam until soft, about 20 minutes. Place eggplant in a large bowl and allow to cool slightly.
• Mix cheese, parsley, eggs, and bread crumbs into eggplant. Stir with a wooden spoon or your hands until ingredients are thoroughly combined and mixture can be rolled into balls. Add more bread crumbs as needed to make mixture workable. Refrigerate mixture for 15 minutes, then roll into balls or form into patties.
• Place eggplant balls on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

EILEEN'S JELLY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Defrost meatballs in microwave. Drain fat.
• Combine rest of ingredients in microwave casserole (about 2½ qt) and microwave on medium-high for 3 - 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until well blended.
• Add meatballs; cook on low setting for 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Serve over rice, noodles or mashed potatoes.