Delicious BBQ Meatballs Perfect For All Occasions

<p>My mother-in-law would make these <a href="https://abreak4mommy.com/2017/01/bfree-wheat-gluten-free-food/">delicious meatballs</a> for events and gathering and I thought they were the most mouth-watering pieces of beefy goodness. Over the years I have changed the recipe, but only slightly. These meatballs are perfect for parties and pot-lucks. You will be surprised how easy they are to make.</p>



<p style="text-align:right" class="has-small-font-size">This post is sponsored by <a href="https://ooh.li/d51af51">Stella® Cheese</a> but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.</p>



<p>To spruce ;up the recipe, I added shredded cheese. My easy meatball recipe gets a little zestier when you add <a href="https://ooh.li/d51af51">Stella Parmesan cheese</a>. ; Holiday cheese recipes don&#8217;t have to just be a cheese and crackers. There is something wonderful about having adding cheese to your traditional holiday recipes. ;</p>


<span class='bctt-click-to-tweet'><span class='bctt-ctt-text'><a href='https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fabreak4mommy.com%2F%3Fp%3D5707&#038;text=These%20meatballs%20are%20not%20just%20for%20serving%20as%20appetizers%20during%20a%20big%20holiday%20dinner%2C%20they%20can%20be%20eaten%20anytime.%C2%A0%23StellaCheeses&#038;via=abreak4mommy&#038;related=abreak4mommy' target='_blank'rel="noopener noreferrer">These meatballs are not just for serving as appetizers during a big holiday dinner, they can be eaten anytime. #StellaCheeses </a></span><a href='https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fabreak4mommy.com%2F%3Fp%3D5707&#038;text=These%20meatballs%20are%20not%20just%20for%20serving%20as%20appetizers%20during%20a%20big%20holiday%20dinner%2C%20they%20can%20be%20eaten%20anytime.%C2%A0%23StellaCheeses&#038;via=abreak4mommy&#038;related=abreak4mommy' target='_blank' class='bctt-ctt-btn'rel="noopener noreferrer">Share on X</a></span>


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<p>My local grocery store had some amazing Stella cheese to ;choose from. The cheeses ;are rich and full of flavor. With an Italian history of traditional cheesemaking, <a href="https://ooh.li/d51af51">Stella® cheese </a>is the perfect addition to these meatballs. ;</p>



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<h2 class="wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold">Italian BBQ Cheesy Meatballs Sandwiches</h2>

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<div id="recipe-5714-ingredients" class="wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-5714-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before" data-recipe="5714" data-servings="3"><h3 class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none" style="">Ingredients</h3><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group"><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2.5</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">Pounds</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Ground Beef</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">Chopped</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Onion</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">Chopped</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Bell Pepper</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3/4</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">Cup</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Oatmeal</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Milk</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">large</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Egg</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4 </span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Soy Sauce </span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Italian Seasoning</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 </span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Black Pepper</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">granulated Parmesan </span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp </span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Ground Basil</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2 </span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Salt</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">Bottle </span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">BBQ Sauce</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Stella Parmesan Cheese</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="list-style-type: disc;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">6</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Buns</span>&#32;<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded">optional</span></li></ul></div></div>
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<p>You can garnish these with shredded cheese and serve on a toothpick as appetizers. These <g class="gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="11" data-gr-id="11"><strong>delcious</strong></g><strong> ;bbq meatballs </strong>make an excellent sandwich for parties and family gatherings. I love to eat them like this. They are perfect for a holiday game night or New Year&#8217;s Eve. ;</p>



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