Ingredients
Cheddar Brat Meatballs
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
Dipping Sauces
1. Stadium Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
2. Bourbon-Dijon Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1-1/2 teaspoons bourbon
3. Creole Mustard Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup spicy brown mustard
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Small bowls for dipping sauces
Instructions
1. Making the Cheddar Brat Meatballs
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200 °C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup (optional).
- Meatball Mix: In the large bowl, combine ground pork, egg, bread crumbs, salt, coriander, sage, and dry mustard. Use your hands to mix until well combined.
- Shape & Stuff: Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Press a cube of cheddar into the center of each, and then mold the meatball to seal the cheese inside.
- Bake: Put the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly browned.
2. Making the Dipping Sauces
- While the Meatballs Bake: In separate small bowls, combine the ingredients for your chosen sauces:
- Stadium Sauce: Mix ketchup, BBQ sauce, and yellow mustard.
- Bourbon-Dijon Sauce: Combine Dijon mustard, honey, and bourbon.
- Creole Mustard Sauce: Whisk together spicy brown mustard and Creole seasoning.
- Adjust to Taste: Give each sauce a taste and adjust the flavors as needed (more honey, more bourbon, etc.).
3. Serving
- Arrange the warm Cheddar Brat Meatballs on a platter with the dipping sauces on the side.
- Enjoy this tasty and fun appetizer!
Tips
Variety: Experiment with different cheeses in the meatballs for interesting flavor variations.
Make-Ahead: These meatballs and the sauces can be made several hours in advance and rewarmed gently before serving.
Serving Idea: This makes a fantastic game-day or party snack.
