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Dr Pepper Meatballs-An Easy Game Day Recipe

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Sweet and savory Dr Pepper meatballs are the perfect appetizer for any gathering. I am always looking for easy game day recipes and these Dr Pepper® meatballs certainly do the trick! They are fun, easy to eat and a big hit with my guests.

dr pepper meatballs

Homegating: Tailgating for parents!

As football season gains momentum, my excitement continues to build. If your favorite team has gotten off to a strong start, how long can they keep it going? If they are still finding their way, don’t worry, there is still a lot of games left to play! I live in a town with several hometown teams to root for, so it seems like everyone I know is rooting for (or against) somebody. This means that we love to have “homegating” parties. We are at the age where a lot of us have smaller children. So getting a ticket and hanging out in the parking lot for several hours just isn’t realistic. We have found that we can have just as much fun in the comfort of our living room. easy dr pepper meatballs

With friends, family and a lot of hometown spirit, there is only one more thing you need to have a great time: Food!

Game Day Recipes

Finding great game day recipes for a crowd has always been a focus. I am looking for game day food that is fun, unique and also easy to make. I don’t want to be spending the whole game in the kitchen and miss all of the action. It is also important for the football appetizers to be easy for your guests to eat. So, I am always looking for game day party recipes that meet this criterion.

Homemade MeatballsDr Pepper Meatballs

I have discovered a game day party snack that checks all of these boxes. Introducing Dr Pepper Meatballs! They are unique, easy to make and fun to eat. cooking with dr pepper

I love using the flavor of Dr Pepper when I cook. I’ve always thought that Dr Pepper had a rich, indulgent and one of a kind flavor. Dr Pepper Meatballs are also the perfect game day food because Dr Pepper is the official drink of college football fans and has been a part of college football for over 25 years! dr pepper football package

dr pepper sausages I grabbed some Eckrich Li’l Smokies and had the brilliant idea to use my Dr Pepper sauce to toss the sausage in. The smoked sausage is so easy to make anyways and I believe that the Dr Pepper sauce will taste super yummy with it.

dr pepper meatball recipe

How to Make Dr Pepper Meatballs

Ingredients

  • ground beef
  • Italian breadcrumbs
  • egg
  • Parmesan cheese
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Eckrich Lil’ Smokies
  • Dr Pepper
  • ketchup
  • tomato paste
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • apple cider vinegar
  • garlic powder

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, and spices. Using your hands, form mixture into small 1-inch ball sized meatballs.
  2. Using another medium-sized bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients until well combined.
  3. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. When skillet is hot add your meatballs to the pan and brown on all sides. About 5 minutes. When meatballs are completely browned, add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer until the sauce has reduced by half and meatballs are cooked through. For me, this took about 20 minutes. Be sure you are basting the meatballs with a spoon while they are simmering. Add sausage about 10 minutes through the simmering time.
  4. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
easy dr pepper meatballs
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Dr Pepper Meatballs
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

Dr Pepper meatballs is a recipe you are going to make over and over again. This sweet, tangy sauce is perfect for a delicious homemade meatball and perfect for your next tailgate party!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dr pepper meatballs
Servings: 8
Calories: 498 kcal
Author: A Mom's Impression
Ingredients
Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • parsley Optional
Sausage
  • 1 package Eckrich Lil' Smokies
Sauce
  • 1 12 oz can Dr Pepper
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, and spices. Using your hands, form mixture into small 1-inch ball sized meatballs.

  2. Using another medium-sized bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients until well combined.

  3. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. When skillet is hot add your meatballs to the pan and brown on all sides. About 5 minutes. When meatballs are completely browned, add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer until the sauce has reduced by half and meatballs are cooked through. For me, this took about 20 minutes. Be sure you are basting the meatballs with a spoon while they are simmering. 

  4. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

dr pepper meatballs recipe

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