Cocktail Sausage Meatballs

This is good for just about any kind of social function.  Entertaining at home or for a potluck.  I know I don’t need another meatball recipe on my blog, but my husband insisted I put it on.

• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 pound bulk sausage (I used mild)
• 1/4 pound lean ground beef (I used 1/3 lb.)
• 1/2 cup finely crushed soda crackers
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Combine egg, sausage, ground beef, crackers, milk, and sage until well mixed.  Shape into meatballs and brown in a small amount of oil in a large pot.  (Or, like I did, put into a pan and bake 400 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes until brown.)  Drain the meatballs and place in a baking dish.  Combine water, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and barbecue sauce in a bowl.  Stir until well blended.  Pour sauce over meatballs and bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees.

Serves 8 to 12.

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