Description
Sweet and savory meatballs coated in a delicious pineapple brown sugar glaze, perfect for parties as bite-sized appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 1 can pineapple chunks, 20 ounces, drained, juice reserved
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice, reserved from the can
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Toothpicks, for serving
- Chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, barbecue sauce, reserved pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and glossy.
- Add the frozen meatballs and drained pineapple chunks to the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the pineapple brown sugar glaze over the meatballs and pineapple.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated in the sticky sauce.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the meatballs are hot and the sauce is bubbly, thick, and glossy.
- For extra caramelized flavor, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely so the glaze does not burn.
- Transfer the meatballs and pineapple to a serving platter and spoon extra sauce over the top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
- Serve warm with toothpicks for an easy sweet-and-savory party bite.
- For a slow cooker version, add the meatballs, pineapple, and sauce to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 3–4 hours or on high for 1 1/2–2 hours.
Notes
- For a slower cooking option, use a slow cooker method outlined in the instructions.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to the glaze.
- Garnish options like chopped parsley or green onions add a fresh touch and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatball bites
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg