Meatballs are incredibly flexible, making them a great way to use up leftover ground meat like beef, turkey, or chicken. While the classic spaghetti and meatball dinner is beloved, there’s a vast world of flavors waiting to be explored.
These recipes go beyond marinara sauce, offering creative twists like chicken Caesar meatballs (inspired by the salad), Southwestern-style meatballs with green chiles and cumin, or even retro grape jelly-glazed options. Some are savory, some sweet, and some are unexpected enough to make breakfast interesting.
Here are 23 meatball recipes for any meal:
- Chicken Caesar Meatballs
- Spicy Cowboy Meatballs (with green chiles)
- Grape Jelly-Glazed Meatballs
- Breakfast Meatballs (for those who like a meaty start to the day)
Meatballs are a culinary blank canvas. These recipes prove that they can be adapted to suit any taste or occasion, making them one of the most versatile dishes in the kitchen.
