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    Grandma's 28 Favorite Meatball Recipes You'll Keep Too

    Published: Jun 30, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Meatballs are a classic dish that's incredibly versatile. These little meaty bites can be served as a main course for any meal or on their own as tasty appetizers. The possibilities are endless and delicious when they're made with one of Grandma's recipes. This collection of Grandma's favorite meatball recipes offers a variety of tasty options to try, including a meatball sub sandwich, meatball parmesan, meatball breakfast kabobs, and more.

    Meatballs And Mashed Potatoes

    A plate full of mashed potatoes with meatballs and gravy.
    Meatballs And Mashed Potatoes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes create the ultimate comforting dinner. The tender meatballs and creamy potatoes are smothered in gravy for a savory bite.
    Get the Recipe: Meatballs And Mashed Potatoes

    Costco Chicken Meatballs

     A fork holding a meatball above marinara sauce
    Costco Chicken Meatballs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Costco Chicken Meatballs are the perfect copycat! If you love these flavorful and juicy meatballs, you can now make them at home with basic ingredients.
    Get the Recipe: Costco Chicken Meatballs

    Super Fast Meatball Wrap

    Half of a meatball wrap on a cutting board.
    Super Fast Meatball Wrap. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Meatball Wrap is a simple and tasty way to enjoy pre-cooked meatballs. It has robust marinara sauce and melty cheese to create the perfect wrap sandwich.
    Get the Recipe: Super Fast Meatball Wrap

    Alfredo Meatballs

    Alfredo Meatballs and pasta held in the air.
    Alfredo Meatballs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These alfredo meatballs are loaded with flavor and bathed in a delicious alfredo sauce. It's a hearty, tasty dinner everyone loves.
    Get the Recipe: Alfredo Meatballs

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    Buffalo chicken meatballs garnished with parsley.
    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs. Photo Credit Kitchen Divas.

    These buffalo chicken meatballs are big on flavor, not on work. Make these tasty buffalo chicken meatballs in the slow cooker! It's easy!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    Meatball Sub Sandwich (Subway Copycat)

    A sub on a plate.
    Meatball Sub Sandwich (Subway Copycat). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    If you love the classic Meatball Sub from Subway, then you will be impressed by this recipe! It tastes exactly like their meatball marinara sub, only better.
    Get the Recipe: Meatball Sub Sandwich (Subway Copycat)

    Dr. Pepper Meatballs

    A pile of meatballs in crockpot with one having a toothpick sticking out of it.
    Dr. Pepper Meatballs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Dr. Pepper Meatballs are the ultimate crockpot meatball appetizer. They are slow-cooked to perfection with a sweet and tangy Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Dr. Pepper Meatballs

    Meatball Parmigiana

    A spoon lifting a meatball covered with sauce and melted cheese.
    Meatball Parmigiana. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Meatball Parmigiana is a classic Italian dish that tastes better when it’s homemade. This is a simple meatball recipe topped with marinara and gooey cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Meatball Parmigiana

    Bourbon Meatballs

    Meatballs in bowl with fork.
    Bourbon Meatballs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Bourbon Meatballs make a great dinner or appetizer cooked entirely in the crock pot. The thick bourbon sauce is delightfully savory with a spicy kick.
    Get the Recipe: Bourbon Meatballs

    Bbq Meatball Sliders

    A meatball slider on a plate.
    Bbq Meatball Sliders. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These BBQ Meatball Sliders are a great way to elevate store-bought meatballs. They are delightful bites on a toasted bun paired with your favorite BBQ sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Bbq Meatball Sliders

    Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

    A fork holding a meatball and spaghetti in bowl.
    Chicken Ricotta Meatballs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Chicken Ricotta Meatballs are the start of a yummy Italian dinner. The creamy ricotta adds moisture and flavor to the chicken to create tender meatballs.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

    Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs Recipe

    A plate with meatballs with fresh basil leaves.
    Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Crispy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside, these quick Air Fryer Turkey meatballs are loaded with flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs Recipe

    Breakfast Kabobs With Breakfast Meatballs And Bacon Rolled Up

    Skewers on a white plate with eggs and ketchup on the side, served on a wooden table.
    Breakfast Kabobs With Breakfast Meatballs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Our Breakfast Kabobs recipe includes the best Breakfast Meatballs, Bacon Rolled Up and baked eggs. You'll love this breakfast on a stick and so will your family and friends.
    Get the Recipe: Breakfast Kabobs With Breakfast Meatballs And Bacon Rolled Up

    Carnivore Meatballs

    A pile of meatballs in bowl.
    Carnivore Meatballs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Carnivore Meatballs are a protein-packed and keto-friendly recipe. They are well-seasoned with tasty spices and parmesan cheese for a flavorful result.
    Get the Recipe: Carnivore Meatballs

    Perfect Meatballs

    A plate full of meatballs with sauce on a plate.
    Parmesan Meatballs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These are called Perfect Meatballs for a reason! Always moist and flavorful. Full of garlic, parmesan cheese and your favorite ground meat!
    Get the Recipe: Perfect Meatballs

    Pineapple Bbq Meatballs

    A fork holding on meatball above a bowlful.
    Pineapple Bbq Meatballs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These sweet and tangy Pineapple BBQ Meatballs are bursting with flavor! The crockpot cooks down the sauce and gives it plenty of depth to boost the meatballs.
    Get the Recipe: Pineapple Bbq Meatballs

    Enchilada Meatballs

    A spoon in a bowl full of meatballs.
    Enchilada Meatballs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Enchilada Meatballs are the perfect fusion of Mexican and Italian. They are slow-cooked in a rich enchilada sauce with tomatoes and topped with cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Enchilada Meatballs

    Easy Meatball Stroganoff (One Pot Meal)

    Skillet full of meatball stroganoff.
    Easy Meatball Stroganoff (One Pot Meal). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy one pot meatball stroganoff recipe with a creamy, savory onion and mushroom sauce is comfort food at its best.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Meatball Stroganoff (One Pot Meal)

    Sweet And Spicy Meatballs

    A pile of meatballs with one stabbed with a fork.
    Sweet And Spicy Meatballs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These sweet and spicy meatballs are delicious and ready in a snap. These sweet chili meatballs are the perfect appetizers for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet And Spicy Meatballs

    Meatball Sub Bake

    A dish full of meatball sub bake.
    Meatball Sub Bake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This meatball sub bake is always a hit. This meatball sub casserole has classic meatball goodness. So give this Italian meatball casserole a try.
    Get the Recipe: Meatball Sub Bake

    Cheeseburger Meatball Stuffed Crescent Rolls

    A pile of Meatball Stuffed Crescent Rolls with a bite missing out of  the top one.
    Cheeseburger Meatball Stuffed Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Cheeseburger Crescent Rolls or meatball crescent rolls are so addictive and our favorite crescent roll recipe with ground beef or without!
    Get the Recipe: Cheeseburger Meatball Stuffed Crescent Rolls

    Baked Garlic Parmesan Meatballs Recipe

    A fork holds a meatball over a white bowl filled with tomato sauce, perfect for dinner. Green herbs are blurred in the background.
    Baked Garlic Parmesan Meatballs Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Need an appetizer? Baked Garlic Parmesan Meatballs is an easy oven baked meatballs recipe and is perfect with beef, chicken, turkey and more.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Garlic Parmesan Meatballs Recipe

    Olive Garden Meatballs

    Meatballs covered in sauce in a skillet.
    Olive Garden Meatballs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This copycat Olive Garden meatballs recipe has all the flavor of our favorite meatballs inside tender, juicy, perfectly cooked meatballs.
    Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Meatballs

    Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs

    A pile of meatballs with one bitten in half on top.
    Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Cook up a delicious and healthy meal in minutes with these air fryer frozen meatballs! Pre-frozen meatballs make this so easy to make!
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs

    Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs

    A pile of meatballs with one missing a bite
    Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs is the perfect combination of sweet and flavorful. These meatballs make for an excellent appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs

    Olive Garden Spaghetti And Meatballs

    Meatballs on a bed of spaghetti.
    Olive Garden Spaghetti And Meatballs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Olive Garden spaghetti and meatballs recipe is loaded with all the flavor we love in the original. Big meatballs and rich sauce? Yum!
    Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Spaghetti And Meatballs

    Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Meatballs

    A bowl meatballs garnished with herbs and sauce.
    Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Meatballs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs are an easy favorite around here! The sauce and the meatballs! Together, they are the perfect combination!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Meatballs

    Smoked Meatballs

    A plate full of spaghetti and meatballs on plate.
    Smoked Meatballs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Smoking meatballs is easy, and it adds so much flavor. These smoked meatballs are cooked to perfection then smothered in a spicy red sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Smoked Meatballs

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