Monday, September 5, 2011

My Personal PIGskin Challenge-Year 2

Hey everyone! I had fun last year with my Personal PIGskin Challenge trying a new dip for each week of football. You can click HERE to see the different things I made. Well, here we are at the beginning of another season and even if you don't like football, I hope you find some party and holiday inspiration!

Cajun Meatballs!

That's right, this year's challenge is...
Meatballs!
I'm thinking appetizers, munchies and fun toothpicks! Although sandwiches and soups are good too:@)
Wouldn't a meatball tasting party be fun, all different meats and flavors lined up!

Cajun Appetizer Meatballs found on Allrecipes.com
1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
2 Tblsp Cajun seasoning
1 Tblsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tblsp dried parsley
1/4 C finely chopped onion
1/4 C fresh bread crumbs
1/4 C milk
1 egg
1/2 C B-B-Q sauce
1/2 C peach preserves
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a medium sized baking sheet.
  2. Mix everything except the B-B-Q sauce and preserves.
  3. Form into golf ball size meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake 30-40 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle.
  5. Mix B-B-Q sauce and preserves in small bowl. Place meatballs in serving dish, cover with sauce. Toss to combine.
Notes:
  • I used homemade nectarine jam, any stone fruit will do. If I was making these for a party I might send the jam through the food chopper to thin the fruit a little.
  • I ended up with 18 meatballs and would make them more "bite size" next time. 24 is probably perfect.
  • These meatballs are very flavorful, you can really taste the herbs! I used Emeril's Essence for my Cajun Seasoning. 
  • What I love about these: No one will be looking around for the spaghetti, there's no doubt these ain't yo Momma's meatballs! There's a little heat and you can taste the thyme. If your crowd is into hot I could see adding some cayenne powder or hot sauce to the glaze. 
Earl's so excited, he loves football almost as much as he loves to eat!
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43 comments:

  1. DebbieSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Has it really been a year? It hardly seems possible. I'm glad you're doing this again. These look good!

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  2. MichaeleSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    What a great idea. Who doesn't love meatballs. You do like it hot though don't you?

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  3. RettabugSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Here we go again!!! LOL Can't wait to see all the great ways you come up with to serve meatballs.

    I have one of the easiest & tasty methods I've ever heard of. I'll have to blog about it soon. The guys scarf them up every time I serve them.

    Thanks for the reminder.
    hugs,
    Rett

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  4. Flavia GalassoSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I adore meatballs..... :D

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  5. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    My guy would go crazy for these! Yum! (He would want the hot sauce.)

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  6. Linda @ A La CarteSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I think a meatball party would be so much fun! Wow! Hi Earl!!

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  7. Barbara F.September 5, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    I am looking forward to this, Lynn! I love meatballs prepared in different ways, especially as appetizers. xo,

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  8. DebbieSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    My hubby LOVES meatballs, the hotter the better!
    Your header with the football is just too cute!

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  9. Comfy cuisineSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Lynn, these sound really good! I really like the peach preserves in the sauce!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    These look absolutely great...nice to try different versions.
    Shel x

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  11. The Single NesterSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I have never made a non-Italian meatball but I may just try these.

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  12. Betty DavisSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Love hot & spicy foods. These meatballs sound delicious. Definitely going to give them a try.

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  13. Johanna GehrleinSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    I hope Earl is not hearing it: I love meatballs. And yours on the photo look decious. Thank your for the recipe.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  14. Gypsy HeartSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Hmmmm, my kinda football food! I will look forward to more.

    xo
    Pat

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  15. LaSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I'd say you are off to a great start this season, Lynn. Yum!

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  16. LisaSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    What a fun idea! Can't wait to follow this and the meatballs look delish.
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  17. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    What a great idea! Love meatballs. These look so good, terrific start to the season.

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  18. Nancy's NotesSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Great idea and you started out with a delicious sounding recipe! It's printing now!

    Nancy

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  19. AvaSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Oh these look fabulous !! I look forward to giving them a go ! Now following xx Ava

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  20. FarahSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    I love MEAT... and it looks delicious... Thanks for sharing the recipe Dear... try very soon
    Come to me at
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  21. no spring chickenSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Oh my! Fabulous idea. Meatballs. :)

    Blessings, Debbie

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    WOW!...time is flying by...it's already Football season!
    Love the meatball recipe,spicy good!
    ~Jo

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  23. jeanneSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Hi Lynn, Mmmmmm, sounds delicious. We are huge fans of college football. We have season tickets to the Fl. Gators. My hubs and three of my children graduated from U of F. GO GATORS!!!
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  24. UnknownSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    The meatballs look so juicy delicious I want to make some myself now!!

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  25. Latane BartonSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Love football (college that is) and love appetizers to munch on while I watch. Thanks for giving me new ideas to try out.

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  26. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I'm back from Colorado! Go Broncos as they say there :) I have a whole Pinterest folder dedicated to football appetizers and ideas, Lynn, so I can see I will ahve fun pinning your ideas to it. Your meatballs sound yummy!

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  27. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)September 6, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Great idea Lynne!
    those look delicious...I will need to be thinking of something too since hubby is a rabid Packer fan!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I like the colorful sticks in the meatballs. I also like a sauce with a little sweetness to it!

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  29. xinexSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Mmmm, looks yummy!...Christine

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  30. JulieSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    How fun is this! I am always looking for a new dip recipe during football season.

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  31. DearHelenHartmanSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Yum!

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  32. KatSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Those meatballs look delicious!!!

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  33. Cathy at Wives with KnivesSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    17 weeks of meatballs! What could be better than that? They are the perfect game day food and everybody loves them. Good choice, Lynn.

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  34. nest of posiesSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    those look fabulous!

    just in time for football as well. ;)

    thanks for linking up!
    kellie

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  35. bjSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    O, yeah...my group will LOVE these.
    Thanks, Lynn

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  36. SueSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I only have one meatball recipe that I've used for many years! I don't know if I'd want a meatball tasting party...I think I'd like a cupcake tasting party better:)

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  37. The Fajdich TimesSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Great recipe, thanks for sharing:)

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  38. A Kitchen WitchSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Mmm, I love meatballs like this...festive!

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  39. JacquelineSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    lOVE, LOVE, LOVED THE PIGSKIN CHALLENGE LAST YEAR! I can't wait to see more fun ideas.

    GO BYU!!

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  40. Yvonne @ StoneGableSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    FLY EAGLES, FLY.... ON THE ROAD TO VICTORY... E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!
    You are my football buddy for sure!
    My boys are gonna love these wonderful meatballs. I will probably make them up ahead and freeze them and then make them in the sauce!

    Lynn, Please join StoneGable with your delightful dish at ON THE MENU MONDAY. Linky will be posted at 8:00 Sunday night. This is not only a great football recipe but a great one for any crowd!
    Thanks for all the yumminess.
    Earl, you never looked so good, you must be a huge Eagle's fan too!
    xo Yvonne

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  41. ElaineSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    With two football fans in the house (and lots of their friends) our place is gearing up for the season! Always love new recipes and these cajun meatballs I'm sure will be a big hit! I'm now a follower because I don't want to miss anything. :)

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  42. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I love meatballs, but I never make them because the hubs is not a fan. However, this recipe is quite tempting! I'd like to invite you to link up at my Friday Favorites party!

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  43. Nicole FelicianoSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Can I like this recipe even though I am a hapless Redskins fan? Thanks so much for sharing this special treat on Friday Food at Momtrends.

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