Description
These Tasty Mini Party Bites are the kind of easy appetizer that makes any gathering feel more fun from the very first bite. Juicy, savory, and baked until beautifully golden, they pair perfectly with a creamy dipping sauce that makes them ideal for party food, game day snacks, holiday appetizers, easy dinner starters, and crowd-pleasing food ideas. If you need an easy recipe for a quick party platter, simple entertaining, or bite-sized comfort food, this one is always a winner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely minced onion
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix just until combined.
3. Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. For extra color and flavor, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and quickly brown the meatballs in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
5. Transfer the bites back to the baking sheet if needed and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through and nicely browned.
6. While the bites bake, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
7. Garnish the warm bites with extra parsley if desired and serve with the creamy dipping sauce.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat mixture or the bites can turn dense instead of tender.
For the best texture, reheat leftovers in the oven instead of the microwave so the outside stays slightly crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mini bites
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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