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Creole Meatball Sauce

This is the sauce I use on my Creole meatballs if I am serving them over pasta or on meatball sandwiches. The meatballs already have some kick, so this sauce is a little more mellow. But, if you want more heat, just substitute Rotel tomatoes for the diced tomatoes and pucker up!

How can you pass up a Creole meatball sub sandwich, smothered in this great sauce? I can’t, that’s for sure. The messier the better I always say!

Creole Meatball Sub Sandwich

Or meatballs over pasta, heaped with delicious sauce?

Creole Meatballs and Spaghetti

I double or even triple this recipe to make sure I always have some sauce on hand. It freezes well and makes for a quick and easy dinner over noodles.

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Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning from Louisiana, Original Blend, No MSG and Kosher, 8 Ounce Can, Pack of 3

This sauce is also fantastic on my Creole pizza.

Creole Meatball Sub Sandwich
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Creole Meatball Sauce

This is the sauce I use on my Creole meatballs if I am serving them over pasta or on meatball sandwiches. The meatballs already have some kick, so this sauce is a little more mellow.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Creole
Keyword Creole, meatballs, sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 87kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Deep South Dish

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper and celery and cook until slightly softened.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook another 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Add sugar, Creole seasoning to taste, and the basil.
  • Stir and continue simmering for 15 minutes.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers. Warm over medium heat before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Creole Bologna on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

Why didn’t I think of this before? How could I not have known just how fantastic a bologna chub would be when roasted high-and-fast on a Char-Broil Big Easy? Well, now I’ve gone and done it, and done it good! And to make sure it was even better than I could’ve dreamed, I first rubbed the chub down with a bit of Creole mustard. The mustard gave it just a little kick, a little something extra that you taste as you bite through the lovely light crust into warm bologna goodness. Yes, you need to make Creole bologna on your Char-Broil Big Easy today!

Creole Bologna on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The Best Sandwiches!

I sliced the cooked bologna thick and served it on warm buns. I topped them with plenty of good ole yellow mustard, thick red onion slices, tomato, and lettuce. It’s the best darned bologna sandwich you can have. Creole Bologna on the Char-Broil Big Easy is fantastic.

It’s as good as time as any to point out that my bologna scoring skills are essentially non-existent. You don’t have to do it, but it does give the mustard a little something to hold on to. It’s completely optional, and if you’re as bad at it as I am, it’s ok. Don’t cut too deep, just 1/4″ – 1/2″ at the most.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Also try cooking up some Spam on your Big Easy. No really. Try it. You’ll thank me.

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack
Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Creole Bologna on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Creole Bologna on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Why didn’t I think of this before? How could I not have known just how fantastic a bologna chub would be when roasted high-and-fast on a Char-Broil Big Easy? Well, now I’ve gone and done it, and done it good! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, bologna, Char-Broil
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 5 pounds
Calories 1397kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Char-Broil Big Easy
Char-Broil Big Easy

Ingredients

  • 5-6 pound bologna chubb packaging removed
  • Creole mustard to taste (or substitute your favorite rub, mustard, sauce… you name it)

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Score the bologna as desired.
  • Rub all sides of the chub with the mustard or whatever you are using.
  • Place chub in the Big Easy basket and lower into the cooker.
  • Cook for about an hour. Keep an eye on the chub after 40 minutes. Depending on conditions it might char quicker than 1 hour. The chub is already cooked, so you’re just giving it some color, extra flavor and good looks.
  • Remove and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing as desired.

Notes

Try this using a good spicy mustard too! Yum!

Nutrition

Calories: 1397kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 112g | Saturated Fat: 42g | Cholesterol: 272mg | Sodium: 4354mg | Potassium: 1429mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Creole-Style Bean Soup

You had me at ‘okra’. I love okra. Grilled, fried, sauteed, roasted… or tossed into this Creole-style bean soup. The okra helps thicken up the broth and adds such a great flavor. All the flavors of a gumbo, along with some hearty beans to boot. Easy to make and fantastic on a cold day.

Creole-Style Bean Soup

Shrimp Now Or Shrimp Later

I don’t add the shrimp to the entire pot of Creole-style bean soup if I’m not going to eat the entire batch at once. Reheated shrimp are not my favorite thing. They get too tough. Instead, I transfer some of the soup (just enough for dinner) to a separate pot and then add the shrimp. It’s a bit more trouble but I think it’s worth it. I could leave out the shrimp entirely and still have a great soup, but it wouldn’t be the same, that’s for sure.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this soup and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue
Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

Also try my smoked turkey and file gumbo pie.

Creole-Style Bean Soup
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Creole-Style Bean Soup

You had me at ‘okra’. I love okra. Grilled, fried, sauteed, roasted… or tossed into this Creole-style bean soup. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beans, Creole, soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 202kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except the okra and shrimp into a large pot or Dutch oven.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and let simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add the okra and shrimp.
  • Return to a boil and boil for 5 minutes then reduce again to a simmer and simmer until the shrimp are done.

Notes

Great made with andouille too!

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Lodge ASAHH41 Silicone Assist Handle Holder, Red

Creole Meatball Sub Sandwich

My wife proclaimed this to be the ‘best sandwich I’ve ever made’.  It’s messy, has some kick and it is very yummy. I wouldn’t change a thing about this Creole meatball sub sandwich next time I make it, which will be very soon!

Creole Meatball Sub Sandwich

A Great Messy Sandwich

My Creole meatballs pack a bit of a punch. I like that. A lot. They’re tender and just perfect on a Creole meatball sub sandwich, loaded with lots of my Creole meatball sauce and topped with cheese. Don’t skimp on the sauce. The sign of a good sandwich is one that drips when you pick it up and take a bite.

I make a big batch of the Creole meatballs and freeze a good number of them. They defrost in minutes and make for the perfect quick dinner.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts
Creole Meatball Sub Sandwich
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Creole Meatball Sub Sandwich

This is one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever made.  It’s messy, has some kick and it very yummy. I wouldn’t change a thing about this Creole meatball sub sandwich next time I make it, which will be very soon!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword meatballs, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 289kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly toast the bread in your oven.
  • Add meatballs, top with sauce and cheese.
  • Place under the broiler until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
  • Cut into 4-6″ slices and serve

Notes

Serve with extra sauce on the side for dipping your sandwich!

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Creole Roasted Potatoes

I could probably eat andouille sausage all day long. I just love that great smoky, garlicky, oniony flavor. And it has a great texture. Not mushy. Sometimes andouille is a little hard to find here, so I end up substituting smoked sausage or even kielbasa. That’s ok, because no matter what sausage you use in these Creole roasted potatoes, it’s going to come out fantastic.

Creole Roasted Potatoes

Side Or Main Dish, Either Way It’s Good!

These Creole roasted potatoes are a fantastically easy dish, with a nice kicked-up flavor. Dice the sausage when serving as a side, or cut it into rounds for a great main dish.

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NutriChef Food Vacuum Sealer Machine – Automatic Air Sealing System for Dry & Moist Foods, LED Touch Controls, Includes Vacuum Bags, Hose & Wine Stopper, High Suction Power, 14″x6″x3″, Black

Also try my Cajun mashed potatoes and my garlic red potatoes..

Creole Roasted Potatoes
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Creole Roasted Potatoes

These Creole roasted potatoes are a fantastically easy dish, with a nice kicked-up flavor. Dice the sausage when serving as a side, or cut it into rounds for a great main dish.
Course Side
Cuisine Creole
Keyword Creole, potatoes, roasted
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 249kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Place all ingredients into a large bowl and gently toss to mix and coat well.
  • Pour mixture into a roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the potatoes are soften and golden, stirring every 15 minutes.

Notes

If you can’t find andouille you can substitute smoked sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Creole Meatballs and Spaghetti

We’ve really been enjoying the big batch of Creole meatballs we made. As appetizers, on subs and over pasta, they are tasty and my favorite part, they have kick! This Creole meatballs and spaghetti came out quite tasty, and it definitely has some great spicy kick to it.

Our Creole meatballs are so tender and tasty. Definitely not bland like plain old meatballs. Topped with a great spicy tomato sauce, this is a great dinner dish. Just add some of our Gotta-Have-It garlic bread and a little salad on the side, and you’ll be in heaven!

Creole Meatballs and Spaghetti

A Great Meal In No Time

I keep these meatballs and sauce on hand for a quick meal. Just heat them up and serve over pasta with some Parmesan and you’ve got dinner. Creole meatballs and spaghetti never disappoint.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts

Also try my chicken and smoked sausage etouffee.

Creole Meatballs and Spaghetti
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Creole Meatballs and Spaghetti

These Creole meatballs and spaghetti came out quite tasty, and it definitely has some great spicy kick to it. Our Creole meatballs are so tender and tasty. Definitely not bland like plain old meatballs. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword meatballs, spaghetti
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 377kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta per package instructions and drain well. Divide between two plates.
  • Top pasta with meatballs and sauce.
  • Sprinkle with freshly grated cheese.
  • Serve.

Notes

Best served with garlic bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 805mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Slow Cooker Delta Sausage

Two bites into the slow cooker Delta shrimp I made the other day and I already knew I was going to make it again, but this time with sausage. Not that the shrimp version wasn’t absolutely fantastic, oh no. The vegetable mixture has such tremendous flavor, still a tad bit crunchy, and is perfect with anything from shrimp to sausage to chicken.  Perfect.

I use fire-roasted diced tomatoes almost exclusively now when a recipe calls for canned diced tomatoes. They have so much more flavor.

Slow Cooker Delta Sausage

Spice It Up A Bit

Smoked sausage is great in this slow cooker Delta sausage dish, but if you can find  Andouille sausage, use it instead. It’ll add even more flavor to an already delicious meal. Oh, and if the sausage you are using is fresh, not cooked, cook it thoroughly before adding it to the slow cooker.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my crawfish etouffee.

Slow Cooker Delta Sausage
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Slow Cooker Delta Sausage

Smoked sausage is great in this slow cooker Delta sausage dish, but if you find  Andouille sausage, use it instead. It’ll add even more flavor to an already delicious meal. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, sausage, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 476kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

slow cooker
slow cooker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and celery and cook until starting to soften.
  • Stir in the flour and allow to thicken.
  • Slowly add the water and stir.
  • Pour mixture into a slow cooker set to low.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the sausage. Stir and cook for 3 1/2 hours. If the sauce gets too thick add a bit more water and stir.
  • Meanwhile, heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and brown lightly.
  • Transfer to the slow cooker and cook another 30 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

Also great made with andouille sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1647mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1586IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Muffuletta Hot Dog

This is my take on a great recipe posted by Jessica at Cajunlicious, one of my most favorite blogs to follow. Sadly, Cajunlicious is no more. Happily, I snagged the recipe for a muffuletta hot dog before it disappeared. And speaking of disappearing, that’s what happened to this scrumptious dish. I love muffuletta sandwiches. I love hot dogs. Now I can have both in one bite! This is nothing but a big win for me. Olive salad and hot dogs isn’t that big of a stretch when you think of it. Isn’t a hot dog just sandwich meat in a tube? Yeah… kinda.

Muffuletta Hot Dog

One Fantastic Hot Dog

I often make my own olive salad, but I had a bit of Boscoli’s left over from making a muffuletta pasta salad so I used that instead for this muffuletta hot dog. The end result was fantastic!

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SLOTDOG – Hot Dog Slicing Tool – Stainless Steel Cutter Blades for Kitchen, Grilling, Tailgating, Camping and Backyard Outdoor BBQ – 10 inch – Red

Also try my mushroom Swiss melt dog!

Muffuletta Hot Dog
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Muffuletta Hot Dog

A fantastic take on the classic muffuletta sandwich.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 572kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 hot dogs
  • 2 hot dog buns
  • 4 slices Provolone cheese
  • ¼ cup olive salad
  • 4 slices salami
  • 4 slices ham thin-sliced

Instructions

  • Grill the dogs and toast the buns (if desired).
  • Place Provolone cheese and the sandwich meats on bun bottoms.
  • Top with dogs and olive salad.

Notes

Cut a long narrow slit in your dogs before cooking to give the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1925mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Deluxe Creole Pasta Salad

Our post on a peas and pasta salad has been the most popular post on Life’s A Tomato for a long, long time. We make it often. Well, I was reading through Paul Kirk’s Championship Barbecue: Barbecue Your Way to Greatness With 575 Lip-Smackin’ Recipes from the Baron of Barbecue when I came across this recipe for Creole pasta salad. I knew it would be a hit. It has everything in it that we love, from crunchy celery, to salty olives, to a great buttermilk dressing. I made a few minor changes to the recipe and made up a big batch. Oh, how it was sooo good. It was even better the next day after the olives got happier in the dressing, giving the entire salad a nice lightly salty olive flavor.

Deluxe Creole Pasta Salad

Don’t Fear The Leftovers

If the salad gets a little dry the next day, stir in a little extra buttermilk or mayonnaise. And then give it a good stir.

Paul Kirk’s book is amazing. I can’t recommend it enough. It has recipes for everything from sauces, to meats, to wonderful salads like this one.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try my Mardis Gras pasta salad and my other other version of Creole pasta salad.

Creole Pasta Salad Version 2.0
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Deluxe Creole Macaroni Salad

When I came across this recipe for Creole pasta salad I knew it would be a hit. It has everything in it that we love, from crunchy celery, to salty olives, to a great buttermilk dressing.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword Creole, pasta salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 14
Calories 277kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Paul Kirk’s Championship Barbecue book

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni cooked, drained, rinsed
  • 2 cups tomatoes seeded, diced . You can omit these if you want
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese cubed
  • ½ cup celery diced
  • ½ cup sweet onion diced
  • ½ cup green bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup pimento-stuffed green olives sliced

For the dressing

Instructions

  • Combine all of the salad ingredients in a very large bowl.
  • Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and gently stir to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Creole Meatball 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. You’ll get the heat and then some.

Creole Meatball Appetizers

More Sauce For Everyone!

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. I’m a big fan of Creole mustard so I always keep some around.

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.

Also try my spicy meatballs.

Zatarain's Creole Mustard, 12 oz
Zatarain’s Creole Mustard, 12 oz

This recipe is based on a recipe from Cajun Delights.

Creole Meatball Appetizers
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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.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Creole
Keyword Creole, meatballs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 83kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Cajun Delights

Equipment

Bamboo cocktail picks
Bamboo cocktail picks

Ingredients

For the appetizers

  • 20-30 Cooked Cajun meatballs use our favorite recipe from here
  • Sauce see below

For the sauce

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.

Notes

Make extra sauce and serve it on the side for dipping.

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.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)