Name: Mini Meatballs- Easy Finger Foods for Party
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 50
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; ⅓ cup whole milk; ½ cup grated Parmesan; ½ tsp black pepper; ¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 lb ground pork; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups marinara sauce, warmed for dipping; 2 large eggs; 4 cloves garlic, minced; Toothpicks for serving

Bite-sized, juicy meatballs packed with Italian herbs, Parmesan, and garlic, baked until golden and served with warm marinara for dipping. The ultimate make-ahead, crowd-pleasing party bite that disappears in minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Mini Meatballs are pure party gold: perfectly seasoned, tender, and small enough for one-bite bliss—no utensils needed. They’re make-ahead and freezer-friendly, reheat in minutes, and taste like you spent hours in the kitchen when they take less than 30 minutes total. Naturally low-carb (skip breadcrumbs if keto), loved by kids and adults, and the marinara dipping station makes everyone feel like a kid again. Make a triple batch because once guests start popping these, they won’t stop—this is the finger food that makes you the undisputed party hero!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Don’t overmix—keeps meatballs tender.
Use a small cookie scoop—perfect uniform size every time.
Bake on a wire rack over sheet pan—crispy all around, no flipping.
Broil last 2 minutes for extra golden tops.
Warm sauce in a mini slow cooker—perfect party station.
Toothpicks + sauce bowl = zero mess.
Freeze uncooked on tray first—then bag for instant future parties.

Yield: 50 Mini Meatballs

Mini Meatballs- Easy Finger Foods for Party

Juicy, bite-sized Italian meatballs with marinara dip—perfect party finger food!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
⅓ cup whole milk
½ cup grated Parmesan
½ tsp black pepper
¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 lb ground pork
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
2 cups marinara sauce, warmed for dipping
2 large eggs
4 cloves garlic, minced
Toothpicks for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven: 400°F and line a sheet pan with a wire rack—crispy meatballs incoming!
Soak crumbs: Mix breadcrumbs and milk—let sit 3 minutes.
Combine gently: Add beef, pork, Parmesan, eggs, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning—mix just until combined.
Scoop perfect: Use a 1-inch cookie scoop—uniform mini balls every time!
Roll smooth: Lightly roll between palms—pretty little spheres.
Rack ’em up: Place on wire rack—no greasy bottoms!
Bake golden: 15–18 minutes until 165°F internal temp.
Broil for glory: Last 2 minutes under broiler—irresistible color!
Warm the sauce: Heat marinara in a bowl or mini slow cooker.
Serve party-style: Pile high with toothpicks and sauce—watch them vanish!

Notes

Wire rack = crispy all-around meatballs without flipping.
Freeze raw scoops on tray first—then bag for instant future appetizers.
Leftovers make killer meatball subs or spaghetti.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 78Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 26mgSodium 202mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 6g

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