These Merlot Meatball Appetizers are a delicious and simple to make addition to any appetizer spread. Italian meatballs tossed in a tangy, Merlot glaze are certain to disappear fast.
Disclosure: This publish is sponsored via means of Woodbridge via means of Robert Mondavi Wines. As always,all critiques are my own. Please get pleasure from wine responsibly.
Cooking and Entertaining with Wine
Whether you're internet internet hosting chums for a recreation day, or a vacation gathering, it’s the season for sharing and having fun with delicious meals and wine. This fall and into the holidays, we're having fun with Woodbridge via means of Robert Mondavi Wines Classic Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay.
Because those well-balanced and comfortable wines are fruit-forward, they're correct for everyday, as effectively as entertaining. Their vibrant fruit flavours and comfortable finishes also make them best for pairing with meals and cooking.
About Merlot
For those meatball appetizers, I’ve selected Woodbridge via Robert Mondavi Wines 2017 Merlot. This smooth, delicious, medium bodied red positive aspects aromas of raspberries, mocha and molasses, and the appealing essences of red berries, cherry cola, and vanilla oak.
Of course, you may desire to also sip this Merlot alongside with the accomplished recipe, too. You can discover this wine, alongside with different Woodbridge via Robert Mondavi wines within the California part of your native liquor store.
Meatballs: Perfect Party Food
I love that meatballs are inexpensive, simple and speedy to lay together, and all the time delicious. You could make a enormous batch of meatballs and toss them in any sauce you love (try Cajun Turkey Meatballs, too). They freeze well, and, though they make correct appies, they're simply as nice as a meal, as with those Sweet & Sour Meatballs.
Pairing Wine with Food
The Woodbridge via means of Robert Mondavi Classic Merlot that I used on this recipe is a flexible red that also is going fantastically with steaks, chops, burgers, and pasta.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb flooring beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage meat
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp basil chopped
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 2 eggs large
Merlot Glaze
- 1 cup merlot
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- In a huge bowl, combine all ingredients
- Roll the combination into 1 inch balls (try utilizing a melon baller to hold the sizes uniform), putting them at the ready baking sheets.
- Bake 20 minutes, turning midway through
Merlot Glaze
- While meatballs are within the oven, whisk wine and balsamic vinegar collectively in a extensive pan.
- Bring to a boil, and proceed to boil, whisking occasionally, till decreased through half
- Remove from warmth and permit to cool somewhat. Mixture ought to be somewhat syrupy.
- Gently toss cooked meatballs within the glaze till competently coated
- garnish with extra parsley and serve with toothpicks
Recipe Notes
You will observe there's not any salt on this recipe. The Italian sausage and the Parmesan cheese include sufficient saltiness, that no additional salt is required.