These Maple Chili Meatballs combine sweet and heat for the ultimate game day or party appetizer!
Fall is upon us and with it brings game days and potlucks and the need for quick, easy, and delicious appetizers. One of the things I love most about fall is that Maple is back in season. I love maple and I love that it’s an extremely versatile flavor that can be used for sweet and savory dishes.
For me, maple makes everything better, that’s probably the New Englander in me, but it’s true! Also, when we’re at parties, Matt and I tend to hang out by the meatballs all night, who needs the other stuff when you’ve got cocktail meatballs in a killer sauce. The chili sauce gives them a nice hint of heat that’s perfect for those who love it and still enjoyable for those who prefer things more on the mild side. Plus, did I mention you can make these in less than 30 minutes with only 6 ingredients!!! Seriously, these meatballs are AWESOME! And according to my husband they make great mini meatball sliders too!
Maple Chili Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chili Sauce
- 1 cup Barbecue Sauce
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup pure is best
- 3 tbsp Sweetened Lime Juice*
- 1 Bag Farm Rich Italian Style Meatballs
- Fresh Chives
Instructions
- Stir together liquid ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add meatballs and sauce together in a large pot and stir until meatballs are evenly coated.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 - 25 minutes until meatballs are tender, stir every few minutes for an even cook.
- Transfer cooked meatballs to a serving dish and garnish with chopped chives.
Rebecca Hubbell says
Sweet Baby Ray’s is our go-to, but use your favorite 🙂
Darlene C Roebke says
What brand of bbq sauce do you use?
Michelle says
That’s a combination I would never have thought to put together. It’s really amazing and delicious! I hope there are many others receipts that you will share with us. So, we are waiting for. Thanks for all.
Rebecca says
Thank you so much! See you Monday!
Krista says
That sauce sounds delicious! I’m a vegetarian but I think it would be amazing on beans!!
Andrea says
These look amazing! I love meatballs, and love shortcuts, so I will be trying these soon. Thanks for linking up to This is How We Roll linky party!
Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says
These look amazing! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week’s party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/09/make-it-pretty-monday-week-151.html Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Dee @Cupcakes&Crowbars says
Congratulations! You were featured this week at Awesome Things Tuesday – 92! Thank you for sharing with us, and we hope to see you again this week. We LOVE your blog!
Lou Lou Girls says
I’m always so amazed by you! This looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. I appreciate you taking the time to party with us. I hope to see you on Monday at 7. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Karly says
This looks delicious! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Angeline P says
I love that you used chili sauce and maple syrup! What an interesting combination 🙂 I love hanging by the meatballs at parties too! We usually make meatballs in a sauce that has molasses, mustard, grape jelly, and brown sugar. Thanks for sharing!
Sandy says
Seriously, those sound amazing! I know my husband and I would love those! Thanks for sharing!
Sarah R. says
This list of ingredients is so unusual, but I suspect it’s bleepin’ delicious!! Thank you so much for linking up at Snickerdoodle Sunday- hope to see you again this weekend.
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says
That’s a combination I never would have thought to put together. Looks good though.