Italian Meatball Skewers Recipes

ITALIAN MEATBALL KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread meatballs and vegetables. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and oil., Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink and vegetables are tender, basting frequently with vinegar mixture and turning occasionally.

SURPRISE MEATBALL SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until onion is tender and sauce is slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Divide into 12 portions. Place a cube of cheese in each mushroom cap; shape each meat portions round a mushroom. , On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternate meatballs, peppers and onion wedges. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. , Grill 10-12 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear, turning occasionally. Brush with reserved glaze during the last 2 minutes.

MEATBALL AND SPAGHETTI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Mix 1 cup cooked spaghetti, 1 beaten egg and 1/4 cup grated parmesan. Wrap the spaghetti mixture around 12 cooked mini meatballs. Fry in 2 inches of 350 degrees F vegetable oil until golden, 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve on skewers with marinara sauce.

SWEET & SOUR ITALIAN MEATBALL KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Thread meatballs, peppers and zucchini alternately onto 8 skewers.
• Microwave jam in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 15 sec. Stir in barbecue sauce and Italian seasoning; brush half onto kabobs.
• Grill 8 to 10 min. or until meatballs are heated through, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining jam mixture for the last 2 min.

ITALIAN-STYLE TURKEY MEATBALL SKEWERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Foil-line one baking sheet.
• Break bread slices into pieces; place in blender or food processor. Process until finely ground into crumbs. Remove 3/4 cup, reserve remaining bread crumbs.
• Combine turkey, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, egg whites, onion, chopped basil, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, pepper and salt in medium bowl. Divide turkey mixture into 36, 1-inch balls; roll in remaining bread crumbs. Place on baking sheet.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from oven.
• Assemble meatballs, basil leaves and tomatoes on skewers. Serve with prepared marinara sauce.

ITALIAN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut cheese evenly into 16 cubes. Wrap salami slices around cheese cubes. Thread cubes,artichoke hearts,tomatoes,and olives alternatively on skewers. Place skewers in large plastic container or baking dish.
• Stir together vinaigrette and lemon juice. Pour over skewers;cover tightly and chill for 8 hours. Remove skewers from marinade,discarding marinade before serving.
• If wanted you can double the cheese, and wrap in Prosciutto. Also can add mushrooms.