Bourbon Whiskey Meatballs
May 31, 2025 02:57 AM
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these irresistible Whiskey Bourbon Meatballs. Featuring tender, juicy oven-roasted meatballs smothered in a rich, smoky-sweet bourbon infused sauce, these drunken meatballs are equal parts incredibly delicious and easy to make. Ideal as a starter with toothpicks and delightful as an entree over mashed potatoes, no matter the occasion—this meatball recipe will steal the show.
While I love TGI Friday’s meatballs, you know what I love even more?! Full control over ingredients, reducing meal expenses, and enjoying mouth-watering food straight from my kitchen! These Drunken Whiskey Bourbon Meatballs are soft and moist, packed with herbs and spices, and tossed in a thick Jack Daniel’s whiskey-infused glaze.
The glaze is slightly sweet with a touch of boozy flavor, and a subtle kick of heat. Baking the meatballs instantly makes this drunken meatballs recipe an easier option than standing over a hot stove.
Enjoy your bourbon meatballs as party appetizers with toothpicks and plenty of napkins or a main meal over pasta, mashed potato, rice, or slaw.
Ingredients:
Meatballs
- ¾ Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ Cup Whole Milk (substitute: heavy cream or 2%)
- 4-6 cloves Garlic – peeled and minced
- 2 Large Eggs – whisked together
- ½ medium Yellow Onion – finely diced (about scant ¾ cup)
- ¼ Cup Flat Leaf Parsley – packed and minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
- To taste Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper
- 1 ½ pounds Ground Meat – COLD
Whiskey Bourbon Sauce
- 1 Cup Pineapple Preserves (substitute: apricot preserves)
- ¾ Cup Bourbon Whiskey
- ½ Cup Filtered Water
- ½ Cup Teriyaki Sauce
- 3 TBS Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1/3 Cup Light Brown Sugar – gently packed
- ½ tsp EACH: Onion Powder and Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp EACH: Ground Ginger and Cayenne
- 2 TBS Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
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