Servings
8
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
- 1 (12-ounce) can SPAM® Classic
- 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup chopped green onions, divided
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts, chopped and well-drained
- 2/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon divided ground ginger
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
- Heat oven to 425ºF.
- In a food processor bowl, process the SPAM® Classic until finely chopped or grind by hand.
- In a bowl, combine the SPAM® Classic, breadcrumbs, bean sprouts, 1/4 cup onions, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and the black pepper; mix together well.
- Using about 1 tablespoon for each meatball, shape the mixture into 24 balls.
- Place on a wire rack in a shallow baking pan and bake for 15 minutes, then cool to room temperature.
- To make the sauce, use a small saucepan and combine the tomato juice, bell pepper, and remaining 1/3 cup onions and 1/4 teaspoon ginger.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spear the meatballs on cocktail picks. Serve with warm sauce for dipping.