FIG AND GOAT CHEESE MEATBALLS
Around the holidays, saucy cocktail meatballs are always the first appetizer to go. In this dish, the sweet flavor of the fig glaze goes perfectly with the pork and tangy goat cheese. Serve hot from the skillet or gently reheat them for a make-ahead appetizer. -Kim Banick, Turner, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h10m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and eggs. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide into 36 portions. Shape each portion around 1/2 teaspoon cheese to cover completely. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until cooked through, 25-30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and star anise to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon, cloves and star anise. Add figs; cook until softened, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender. Add 1 cup water; process until almost smooth. Serve with meatballs. If desired, top meatballs with chopped chives. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently; add a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Jamiracle Stevens
[email protected]I made these meatballs with ground turkey and they were delicious.
Saaf Nafis
[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Petrit Begu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I loved these meatballs.
sk sauravsony shah
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover figs.
Avianah Jenkins
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.
Imtyaj Ansari
[email protected]These meatballs are so flavorful and moist. I love the combination of the figs and goat cheese.
Hamza Thaheem
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit.
Britney Bahati
[email protected]These meatballs are perfect for a party.
Neev Vaya
[email protected]I love the sweet and savory flavor of these meatballs.
Sarah Toolsie
[email protected]These meatballs are a great appetizer or main course.
Smilefor You
[email protected]I made these meatballs with ground turkey and they were delicious.
Israel Samuel
[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Dancing Calories
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I loved these meatballs.
Chilufya Kangwa
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover figs.
Sahin islam Nirob
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.
Faiz
[email protected]These meatballs are so flavorful and moist. I love the combination of the figs and goat cheese.
Ala Min
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
hafiz masaud
[email protected]These fig and goat cheese meatballs were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.