Best 6 Cajun Appetizer Meatballs Recipes

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**Introducing Cajun Appetizer Meatballs: A Flavorful Journey to Louisiana**

Welcome to the realm of Cajun cuisine, where bold flavors and vibrant spices reign supreme. In this culinary adventure, we present Cajun appetizer meatballs, a tantalizing treat that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Louisiana. These meatballs are crafted with a harmonious blend of ground beef, pork, and seasonings, capturing the essence of Cajun cooking. They are then coated in a delectable breadcrumb mixture and fried until golden brown, resulting in a crispy exterior and a juicy, flavorful interior.

**A Symphony of Cajun-Inspired Recipes**

1. **Classic Cajun Appetizer Meatballs:**
- These traditional meatballs are the epitome of Cajun cuisine, featuring a blend of ground beef and pork, aromatic spices, and a hint of cayenne pepper. Fried to perfection, they are served with a zesty Creole dipping sauce, making them an irresistible party appetizer or game-day snack.

2. **Sweet and Spicy Cajun Meatballs:**
- For those who crave a sweet and savory combination, these meatballs are a must-try. A harmonious blend of ground beef, pork, and spices, they are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze made with brown sugar, chili sauce, and a touch of cayenne pepper.

3. **Baked Cajun Turkey Meatballs:**
- Looking for a healthier alternative? These baked Cajun turkey meatballs are just the ticket. Crafted with lean ground turkey, they are seasoned with a Cajun spice blend and herbs, then baked to perfection. Serve them with a tangy yogurt sauce for a satisfying and guilt-free snack or appetizer.

4. **Cajun Meatball Sliders:**
- Elevate your next party or gathering with these mouthwatering Cajun meatball sliders. Featuring juicy Cajun meatballs, melted cheese, and your favorite slider bun, they are a delightful handheld treat that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

5. **Cajun Meatball Soup:**
- For a heartwarming and satisfying meal, try this Cajun meatball soup. Packed with savory Cajun meatballs, vegetables, and a rich broth infused with Cajun spices, this soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a chilly day.

6. **Cajun Meatball Pasta Bake:**
- Indulge in a delectable Cajun meatball pasta bake that combines the flavors of Cajun meatballs with tender pasta and a creamy sauce. Topped with melted cheese, this casserole is a cheesy, flavorful, and satisfying dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

20 EASY CAJUN APPETIZERS THAT HAVE A KICK



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Appetizers     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 20

Easy Cajun Shrimp Toast Appetizers
Boudin Balls
Baked Blooming Onion
Baked Cajun Chicken Nuggets
Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip
French Quarter Praline Cheese Ball
Cracker Barrel Fried Okra
Cajun Shrimp and Corn Cakes
Cajun Hush Puppies
Southern Corn Dip
Cajun Caviar Dip
King Cake Cheese Ball
Savory Spiced Pecans
Cajun-Style Fried Deviled Eggs
Cajun Guacamole
Andouille Sausage Puffs
Cheesy Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya Hot Dip Recipe
Cajun Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Cajun Shrimp Dip
Cajun Cauliflower Bites

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a Cajun starter in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

CAJUN MEATBALLS



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Serve these Cajun-seasoned meatballs with your favorite sauce over rice or pasta. Form larger meatballs to serve in a sub sandwich. Or toss with barbecue sauce and spear with a toothpick for appetizers.

Provided by Zatarain's

Categories     Entrees,

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tsps ZATARAIN'S® Creole Mustard
2 tsps ZATARAIN'S® Creole Seasoning
1/2 tsp McCormick® Garlic, Minced
1/2 tsp McCormick® Parsley Flakes
2 pounds ground beef
1 egg lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix bread crumbs, vegetables and seasonings in large bowl. Add ground beef and egg; mix well. Form into 1-inch meatballs (about 45). Place on foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until cooked through. Serve over cooked pasta with your favorite pasta sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 Calories

CAJUN MEATBALLS



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Love meatballs? Try this low-calorie recipe that uses turkey mince, served in a hot pepper sauce

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour
1 onion , finely chopped
1 green pepper , deseeded and finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , chopped
1 bay leaf
400g can plum tomato
1 chicken stock cube
dash of Tabasco sauce or hot pepper sauce
4 spring onions , finely sliced
handful coriander , roughly chopped
rice or mash , to serve
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
500g pack turkey mince
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Put the butter in a pan over a low heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring all the time to make a roux. Cook until the roux is hazelnut brown in colour - make sure that it doesn't burn. Tip in the vegetables, garlic and bay leaf, stir briefly, then pour in the tomatoes and 1½ cans of water. Crumble in the stock cube, add the hot sauce, then cover and cook for 15 mins, stirring occasionally, while you make the meatballs.
  • Work the spice and some seasoning into the turkey mince. Try not to over-handle or it will toughen. Shape into 20 meatballs.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and quickly brown the meatballs in batches until they are nicely coloured on all sides.
  • Stir the sauce, then drop in the meatballs and cook on a low heat for 10 mins until the turkey is cooked through. Scatter over the spring onions and coriander, and serve with some rice or mash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.09 milligram of sodium

EASY APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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Only two ingredients create a great twist on a familiar and favorite appetizer. These are best if they are heated for a while before serving, as the juice will turn into a bit of a glaze.

Provided by rnelson1636

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound ground pork sausage
1 pound ground spicy pork sausage
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Steps:

  • Combine pork sausage and spicy pork sausage together in a bowl using your hands. Form mixture into meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each.
  • Fry meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until browned and completely cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Transfer meatballs to a large bowl and add 1/2 of the orange juice concentrate; gently toss to coat, adding more if needed to completely coat.
  • Put meatballs in a slow cooker and add the remaining orange juice concentrate; turn on Low setting to keep warm before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 555.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CAJUN APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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These meatballs have a little kick to them. Amount this recipe makes depends on size you make your meatballs.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 12 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 cup peach preserves
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 egg
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, mix thoroughly the ground beef, hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion, bread crumbs, milk, and egg.
  • Form the mixture into golf ball sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until there is no pink left in the middle.
  • In a small bowl, combine the barbeque sauce and peach preserves.
  • When meatballs are done, place in a serving dish and cover with the barbeque sauce mixture.
  • Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 42.9, Sodium 168.9, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 8.8

CAJUN PARTY MEATBALLS



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Wanting something a little different thought I would like to add something beyond Cranberry sauce and chili sauce to my meatballs... not that there is anything wrong with this, I am having those too!! My spread this year will consist of meatballs from sweet and sour to meatballs with a kick!

Provided by Barbara Kavorkian

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground sausage (sweet or hot)
1/2 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
1 Tbsp hot pepper sauce
1/4 c cajun seasoning
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp dried parsley
pinch of dried celery seed
1-2 clove garlic zested
1/2 c finely chopped onion
1/2 c fresh bread crumbs, plain
1/2 c milk
2 eggs
1 c bbq sauce (i like jack daniels original, or you can use your own blend)
1 c apricot preserves or peach preserves if you prefer

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray a medium baking sheet.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix thoroughly the ground beef, pork, liquid smoke if you choose, hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, celery seed, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, milk, and egg.
  • 3. Form the mixture into golf ball sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until there is no pink left in the middle.
  • 4. Combine the barbeque sauce and preserves in a bowl and set aside. When meatballs are done in the oven, place in the crock pot and cover with the barbeque sauce mixture and set on low for approximately an hour to warm preserves. Toss to coat before serving. You can leave them in the crock or put into a fondue pot to keep warm and look festive.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork for the meatballs. This will give them a more flavorful and juicy texture.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the meatballs. This will allow them to brown evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet or Dutch oven when cooking the meatballs. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the meatballs over medium heat. This will help them cook through without burning.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the meatballs are cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

These Cajun appetizer meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make party snack. They are sure to be a hit with your guests. With their flavorful meatball mixture and tangy sauce, these meatballs are a must-try for any Cajun food lover. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give these Cajun appetizer meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed.

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