Description
These Easy Mini Meatball Skewers are the ultimate appetizer idea for any gathering. Juicy meatballs, mozzarella, fresh basil, and cherry tomatoes drizzled with balsamic glaze make a delicious, bite-sized combo. Perfect for parties, game day, or simple entertaining, these skewers are a savory finger food you’ll love. Great for make-ahead snacks or effortless crowd-pleasers!
Ingredients
15 mini meatballs
15 cherry tomatoes
15 mozzarella balls
15 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
15 mini skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
1. If using frozen meatballs, heat them according to the package directions. Homemade ones should be fully cooked and cooled slightly before assembling.
2. Thread one cherry tomato, one mozzarella ball, one folded basil leaf, and one meatball onto each skewer.
3. Arrange the skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze just before serving.
4. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Make these ahead of time and refrigerate without glaze until ready to serve.
Use colorful cherry tomatoes for extra visual appeal.
Feel free to swap in turkey or plant-based meatballs for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg