SWEDISH FISH Meatballs
Candy with meatballs? Yes! By melting SWEDISH FISH Candy in marinara sauce, the lingonberry flavor of the fish adds a sweet, berry flavor. Most fun dinner entree ever!
Prep time40 min
Total time40min
ServingsMakes 7 servings, about 4 meatballs each.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (14 oz.) frozen fully cooked bite-size meatballs
- 1 jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce
- 1 cup SWEDISH FISH Soft & Chewy Candies
Preparation
- Bake meatballs as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, bring marinara sauce just to boil in large saucepan on medium-low heat. Add candies; simmer 30 min. or until candies are completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring occasionally.
- Add meatballs to sauce; stir until evenly coated.
Recipe Tips
- Make Ahead
This flavorful sauce can be prepared ahead of time. Cook sauce as directed, then cool and refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake meatballs as directed. About 5 min. before meatballs are done, cook sauce in large saucepan until heated through, stirring frequently. Add meatballs; stir until evenly coated. - "Bloody" Eyeballs
Prepare recipe as directed. Meanwhile, cut each of 7 pitted green or black olives crosswise into 4 slices. Place meatballs in single layer on platter; spoon sauce over meatballs. Top each with olive slice to resemble eyeball. - Serving Suggestion
Serve over hot cooked pasta.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 340 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 16g | |
| Saturated fat 6g | |
| Trans fat 1g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | |
| Sodium 840mg | |
| Carbohydrate 40g | |
| Dietary fiber 2g | |
| Total sugars 30g | |
| Protein 10g | |
| Vitamin A | 10 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 2 %DV |
| Calcium | 4 %DV |
| Iron | 10 %DV |