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A super easy dinner, perfect for the busy season. These Italian Meatball Kabobs are a firm family favorite!
You guys, you are about to be SUPER popular with your family with this recipe for Italian Meatball Kabobs. We are in FULL swing of school/homework/activities/chores and errands – and honestly, by the time I’m done with the school run and the homework battle, I’m ready to tap-out and take-out.
IF, however, I stock my fridge with easy dinner options, I can avoid the drive-through, and serve up a delicious meal that my whole family will devour.
Want to know a SURE-fire way to get your kids to eat dinner? Make them HELP! Haha. Or should that be “help”… aka, make you crazy and test your control freak restraint…
I mean… the evidence speaks for itself, doesn’t it?
H is a BIG fan and didn’t even mind the addition of “green stuff” (aka pesto) to the meatballs. My kids LOVE “meat on sticks” (corn dogs, chicken satay, etc.) and these kabobs are no exception.
Both my kids and husband want to know when I’m making these again (the answer is tomorrow) because they really are THAT easy. I can throw these in the oven while I prep a side and get dinner on the table super-fast.
How to make this recipe
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The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
- Gather your ingredients. Keep it simple.
- Slice vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Thread meatballs and vegetables onto skewers.
- Bake in oven until fully cooked.
- Brush with pesto (optional)
- Serve with a creamy garlic parmesan risotto
- Devour.
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Italian Style Meatball Kabobs
Ingredients
- 12 Carando Abruzzese fresh Italian Style Meatballs ((1 package))
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ green bell pepper
- ½ yellow bell pepper
- ½ red onion
OPTIONAL
- 2 Tbs basil pesto
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and add a rack to a baking sheet.
- Begin by adding a meatball to each skewer, followed by each of the vegetables.
- Repeat until skewers are full.
- Place skewers on rack on baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes, before turning and cooking a further 5 minutes.
- Remove and check temperature (needs to be 185).
OPTIONAL
- Brush with basil pesto.
- Serve.
- Devour.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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DEBORAH says
I’m sure they would turn out so good! Thanks for sharing.
Tammy says
These look so good plus they are super easy to make in a pinch. Your shots are so vibrant!
Swathi says
Good meatball is always best when comes to dinner. Your son is enjoying that means it is delicious. It is really make little ones approve the dish.
Pavani says
That is such a great recipe to jazz up store bought meatballs. Great party recipe and I am sure kids would love these.
Veena Azmanov says
Oh, I love kabob in all shapes and sizes. I’m so jealous you get this ready at the counter. I have to make them myself. This looks good. Can see by the way your son is enjoying it.
Natalie says
My kiddo would love these, for sure. These look super delicious and for us mums it’s one super easy to make dinner. Love everything about this!
Marisa Franca says
What a great idea — putting the meatballs on skewers. We always have meatballs in the freezer and we have skewers. WOW! Now I know what to make this for dinner. We just picked up some gorgeous peppers at the Farmer’s market. YAY!
Anne Murphy says
What a clever idea! All the vegetables along the way… LOL And skewers are so much fun.
Dan Zehr says
You are a genius! This recipe is needed to me. This is a really unique recipe worth trying. This is so delicious and it makes my mouth watering.
Gloria says
Well I love ALL kinds of kebabs. Why not meatballs? Sounds like a fun and delicious dinner to me. The whole family will love this for sure.
Mahy Elamin says
Oh my goodness now this is my favorite dinner! This looks sooooo good! Yummy! This made me drool. I bet those flavors are amazing! Cannot wait to try this! Love!
Karyl Henry says
I love simple recipes like this! I’ve never seen these meatballs in the store, but this is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Claudia Lamascolo says
this such a great picnic lunch idea. Me and my husband go for daily picnics and I sure am doing this next time! thanks
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
I love this recipe. My kids happened to glance as I was reading and immediately asked me to make it for dinner. Meatballs are a hit in our home, and I love that these meatballs are weeknight friendly and hep the night stay calm for everyone!
Kate says
Twins! Tonight we’re having Italian meatloaf, which is really just one big meatball, right?