Party Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 cup MUSSELMAN'S® Apple Butter , divided
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 0.5 cups grated red onion
• 1 pound pork sausage
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 0.25 cups sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 0.5 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large-rimmed baking sheet with foil.

2. 2

   Place a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter in it. When the butter has melted, add the grated onions and saute for 3-4 minutes, until soft.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mix the sausage, ground beef, panko, 1/2 cup apple butter, sour cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and allspice. Add the onion, once it cools. Get your hands in it and mix well, until evenly combined.

4. 4

   Measure out the meatballs into one-ounce portions. Roll tight balls and place them on the baking sheet, close together, but not touching. You should have 40-45 meatballs.

5. 5

   Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of apple butter, with beef broth, honey, and 1-2 dashes of cayenne pepper. Whisk well.

6. 6

   After 15 minutes, remove the meatballs from the oven. Pour the sauce over the top, making sure to cover each meatball, and place back in the oven for 5-7 minutes.

7. 7

   Once cooked through, shake the baking sheet a little to loosen the meatballs and serve warm.