Honey Mustard Cocktail Meatballs

Honey Mustard Cocktail Meatballs make the perfect party appetizer! They combine homemade turkey meatballs in a zesty honey mustard sauce that’s deliciously savory and perfectly sweet!

When it comes to appetizers, I’m all about hearty. Especially at a holiday cocktail party! Because the truth is a delicious spread of hearty appetizers is all you really need… and you can skip a main meal, altogether! Who’s with me?

I love it for the variety and the flavors and the fact that you can walk around and mingle while you’re eating them. And I love how easy it is to win over the entire party just by knowing what to make!

Like these Honey Mustard Cocktail Meatballs! I’m telling you… there’s something about the combination of turkey meatballs and zesty honey mustard that’s guaranteed to win people over. They’re a little bit savory, a little bit sweet, and they have just a touch of heat from the dijon mustard.

These meatballs are easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes, and they’re perfect for serving from the stovetop or slow cooker. Best of all, they’re not just the same old meatballs you get at every holiday party… which is a win, in and of itself!

what you’ll need for this recipe

Meatballs – I made homemade turkey meatballs with ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, milk (for moisture), egg, onion, salt and pepper. See my “recipe variations” section below for substitution suggestions.

Sauce – For the sauce, I combined dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Feel free to adjust the amounts for more/less sweetness. You can also adjust the type of mustard you use and/or consider swapping maple syrup for the honey.

Garnishes – I garnished the meatballs with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Chives would also work well!

how to make honey mustard meatballs

Make the meatballs. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, and seasonings. Mix until ingredients are incorporated, then roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and bake at 350° for about 20 minutes.

Make the sauce. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce by combining dijon mustard, honey, and seasonings. This can be done either in a saucepan or slow cooker… whichever you plan to serve the meatballs from.

Combine. Once the meatballs are completely baked, add them to the sauce and stir to combine. Keep warm over low heat.

storing, freezing & reheating

Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. They can also be frozen in an airtight container (with or without sauce) for up to 6 months. To reheat, transfer to a saucepan or slow cooker and heat over medium-low heat, stirring regularly, until warmed through.

More Delicious Meatball Recipes

Love meatballs? So do we! These are some of our favorite ways to enjoy them:

• Hawaiian Meatballs
• Cranberry Meatballs
• Italian Meatballs
• Guinness Glazed Meatballs
• Grape Jelly Meatballs
• Swedish Meatballs
• Chicken Piccata Meatballs

Honey Mustard Cocktail Meatballs

Honey Mustard Meatballs make the perfect party appetizer! They combine homemade turkey meatballs in a zesty honey mustard sauce that's deliciously savory and perfectly sweet!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 150kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 large egg slightly beaten
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Sauce

• 1 cup dijon mustard
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• sesame seeds for garnish
• green onion for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare meatballs by soaking bread crumbs in milk; add ground turkey and remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
2. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
4. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine ingredients for sauce and heat over medium heat.
5. Add cooked meatballs to sauce and stir to coat.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds and/or sliced green onion.
7. Serve immediately or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm.
8. *This recipe can also be prepared in advance and re-heated.

Notes

Recipe Variations

• Use frozen meatballs instead of homemade
• Use ground chicken or beef in place of ground turkey
• Add fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme
• Add fresh minced garlic to the meatballs
• Add 1/4 – 1/2 cup bbq sauce to the sauce for extra flavor
• Omit the milk from the meatballs (I would recommend using a higher percentage ground turkey for moisture)
• Use regular Italian breadcrumbs in place of panko crumbs
• Substitute yellow or whole grain mustard for dijon mustard
• Use maple syrup in place of honey

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

If you are a fan of honey mustard flavorings, then have a look at some of my other recipes with these ingredients.