8 baked meatball recipes

Lean ground turkey cocktail meatballs baked on a broiler pan with a sweet-tangy chili sauce dip. Lower-fat party appetizer, makes about 50 bite-sized balls.

Norwegian meatballs made with lean beef, egg whites, cornstarch, and nutmeg, baked golden then smothered in cream of mushroom sauce. A lighter Scandinavian take on classic meatballs.

Party pleaser meatballs: coconut-studded baked meatballs glazed in a sweet-savory sauce of grape jelly, chutney, red wine, and mustard. The retro cocktail-party appetizer that still disappears first from the buffet.

City chicken skewers (mock chicken) made with ground turkey and pork meatballs on bamboo skewers, breaded in corn flake crumbs, and baked in chicken gravy. A Rust Belt regional comfort classic.

Bite-sized baked turkey meatballs seasoned with curry powder and served with a cool yogurt-chutney dipping sauce. Makes 48 pieces for parties and game day. Oven or microwave ready in under 35 minutes.

Wild rice baked chicken layers chicken breasts over wild rice, celery, and green peppers in one casserole. The rice cooks in chicken bouillon broth as the meat bakes above.

Maine-style seafood casserole loaded with haddock, scallops, and lobster meat baked in butter. Just four ingredients, 30 minutes, and feeds a crowd of 16.

Buttery spinach and crab meat baked with Parmesan into a warm, bubbling dip that disappears fast at any party. Only 5 ingredients and 30 minutes from start to crackers.