Looking for delicious meatball recipes? From classic spaghetti and meatballs to Swedish, chicken and sausage – these meatball recipes never disappoint!
I have spent many years perfecting the mighty meatball and I’ve learnt a thing or two about avoiding a dry and bland meatball. As such, every recipe here starts with the same goal: meatballs that are beautifully soft and juicy, packed with flavour and worthy of being the star of the meal.
Here I’ve roundup up my absolute favourite recipes with meatballs all in one place. There’s a good mix of cosy classics and slightly more unexpected ideas, with plenty of different ways to turn a batch of meatballs into a proper meal.
If you’re stuck in a meatball rut, this should give you plenty of inspiration!
1. One Pot Meatballs and Rice
Meatballs and rice is the twist on a classic you never knew you needed. It’s just as hearty, but because everything cooks together in one pot, the rice soaks up all that gorgeous flavour.
2. Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
A recipe so good it’ll trigger a proposal – or so the legend goes. Here, the chicken meatballs are packed with flavour and simmered in a gorgeous, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.
3. Spaghetti and Meatballs
Sometimes, the heart just calls for the classic, and this is the most delicious way to make it. Think spaghetti with ultra-soft, juicy meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. It’s always a winner!
4. BBQ Meatballs
These sticky BBQ meatballs are sweet, smoky and ridiculously moreish. Perfect when you fancy taking your meatballs in a completely different direction.
5. Swedish Meatballs
I tested this recipe a ridiculous amount of times, just so I could be safe in claiming that these are even better than the famous IKEA meatballs. There’s no way you won’t fall in love with this recipe!
6. Meatball Pasta Bake
There’s comfort food, and then there’s this. Cheesy, hearty, saucy, and delicious, this meatball pasta bake is the type of dinner you look forward to all week.
7. Crispy Gnocchi and Sausage Meatballs
Buttery, crispy gnocchi with tender sausage meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. This is the combination dreams are made of.
8. Baked Chicken Meatballs and Orzo
Everything gets baked together until the chicken meatballs are golden and the orzo is beautifully creamy. Minimal fuss, maximum flavour!
9. Breakfast Meatballs
If you thought meatballs were only for dinner, this recipe proves otherwise. Serve these in a breakfast wrap or as part of a cooked breakfast and see how quickly you get asked for the recipe.
10. Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Soft and juicy chicken meatballs, stuffed with blue cheese, then drenched in buffalo sauce. These don’t last long once they’re served!
11. Meatball Subs
Saucy homemade meatballs tucked into toasted rolls with plenty of melted cheese. Messy? Absolutely. Worth it? Also absolutely.
12. Sage and Cranberry Turkey Meatballs
If you’re tired of the same old festive treats, these meatballs always go down an absolute storm!
13. Sausage and Spaghetti Hoops
Spaghetti hoops get a serious upgrade with mini sausage meatballs and plenty of cheese. Childhood comfort food with a delicious upgrade.
14. Skillet Meatballs for Two
Is there anything more romantic than sharing a skillet of meatballs? Be sure to serve with plenty of garlic bread to mop up that glorious sauce!
And there we have it! A collection of the most delicious meatball recipes. If you loved this Roundup be sure to Pin it for later! Made any of the recipes? Let me know how you got on in the comments.
