Tasty Meatball Appetizer

Submitted by QueenJellyBean

"These have a wonderful flavor and are yummy as an appetizer or potluck dish!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1 egg
• 1⁄4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 lb bulk pork sausage
• 1⁄2 lb ground beef

• GLAZE

• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1⁄4 cup vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons mustard-mayonnaise blend (dijon style)

directions

1. Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
2. Place pineapple and 2 tablespoons juice in a bowl, reserving the remaining juice for glaze.
3. Add the egg, bread crumbs and pepper to pineapple; mix well.
4. Add sausage and beef; mix well.
5. Shape into 1-in. balls; place in a greased baking pan.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until no longer pink; drain.
7. In a large skillet, combine glaze ingredients and reserved pineapple juice. Add meatballs.
8. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer and stir for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.