Sausage Pineapple Mini Meatballs
Made with sausage and beef, Sausage Pineapple Mini Meatballs are an easy to make show-stopping tangy and zesty appetizer perfect for a party or game day.
Servings: 32 mini meatballs
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 can crushed pineapple, drained, juice reserved 8 ounces
- 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef I use 93/7
- 1/2 pound ground sausage
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- remaining reserved pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
To make the meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Line a couple of rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl mix together crushed pineapple, 2 tablespoons of reserved pineapple juice, bread crumbs, egg and pepper until well combined. Crumble beef and sausage into mixture and mix well. (I use my clean hands.) Shape into 1-inch balls and place on prepared rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through.
To make the sauce:
- In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat combine water, vinegar, pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a boil and add meatballs; reduce heat and cook 5 - 10 minutes or until meatballs are heated throuh.