These lil Creole meatball appetizers have kick and zing and yum! They are definitely not ho-hum like some of your typical meatball appetizers. Thanks to jalapeno pepper jelly and hot sauce, you won’t be jonesin’ for something spicier. You’ll get the heat and then some.

I make a big batch of these Creole meatball appetizers, so I usually end up doubling the amount of sauce I make. Oh, and if you can’t find Creole mustard, use a good grainy mustard and add just a tad more vinegar. If you aren’t a fan of liquid smoke you can leave it out. If you still want a bit of smokiness add a few good-sized pinches of chipotle powder.
This recipe is based on a recipe from Cajun Delights.
Creole Meatballs Appetizers
These lil Creole meatball appetizers have kick and zing and yum! They are definitely not ho-hum like some of your typical meatball appetizers. Thanks to jalapeno pepper jelly and hot sauce, you won’t be jonesin’ for something spicier.
Servings 8
Calories 83kcal
Ingredients
For the appetizers
- 20-30 Cooked Cajun meatballs use our favorite recipe from here
- Sauce see below
- Appetizer picks
For the sauce
- 6 ounces chili sauce
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Creole mustard
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup jalapeno pepper jelly
- Hot sauce
- ½ cup beer
- 2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke
Instructions
- Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked meatballs and continue simmering until warmed through.
- Serve with picks.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional values are approximate.