15 Easy Meatball Recipes That Will Make Your Kids Go Ballistic
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Step away from the hot dogs and frozen chicken nuggets! If you're looking to get your kiddo into a different type of meat meal, look no further than these tasty meatball recipes. Even if your child is a picky eater, you could have success with meatballs when introduced as a new food.
Read through to find 15 kid-friendly meatball recipes that your kiddo will no doubt go ballistic for.
Spaghetti and Meatballs Pizza
Every kid loves pizza, so why not turn pizza into a meatball recipe? This spaghetti and meatballs pizza is sure to be a hit in your home!
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Turn a classic into a meatball with this recipe for chicken parmesan meatballs.
Crockpot Meatballs in a Creamy Tomato Sauce
Whether you follow this meatball recipe or a family favorite, Crockpot Gourmet's creamy tomato sauce is one your kids will love.
Saucy Meatball Sliders
These tiny sliders will fit in tiny hands with ease and make dinner time a happy time.
Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs
Meatballs are a great way to sneak some veggies into your kiddo's diet, as proven with these amazing-looking turkey meatballs, which have zucchini rolled in!
Turkey Burger Kabobs
If you let your kids help you assemble these adorable turkey burger kabobs, they're much more likely to eat the creation they worked so hard on!
Cheese-Stuffed Meatball Sub
These subs are full of cheese-stuffed meatballs and tomato sauce — what's not to love?!
BBQ Cheddar Stuffed Meatballs
These BBQ cheddar stuffed meatballs are like mini-cheeseburgers and can be served with your little one's favorite side dish.
Baked Meatballs in Tomato Cream Sauce
Your kiddos will destroy these baked meatballs — especially if served over garlic bread, as the recipe suggests — and it's a one-pot meal, meaning fewer dishes at the end!
Baked Cheesy Ranch Meatballs
Cheese? Good. Ranch? Good. Turkey? Good. These cheesy ranch meatballs are perfect for littles who aren't as into red meat or for a change in routine.
BBQ Maple Cocktail Meatballs
Look to your slow cooker to help you prepare these decadent BBQ maple cocktail meatballs, which are perfect for tiny mouths.
Gluten- and Dairy-Free Meatballs
For a household with allergies, these gluten- and dairy-free meatballs will be a new go-to recipe.
Slow-Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs
This recipe is so easy that your kids can help you make it (and scarf it down)!
Apple Cranberry Turkey Meatballs
Make it Thanksgiving all the time with these apple cranberry turkey meatballs.
Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
For adventurous kids willing to taste a little chili sauce (mixed with grape jelly to mellow it out), this sweet and spicy meatball recipe is a crockpot win.