National Meatball Day

March 9, Saturday

National Meatball Day is celebrated annually on March 9 and is a real holiday for lovers of this hearty and versatile dish. Meatballs, which are usually made from ground meat with the addition of spices, are a favorite dish in many cuisines around the world - from Italian spaghetti with meatballs to Swedish këtbullar and classic American meatballs in barbecue sauce.

Interesting facts about meatballs
International dish. Meatballs are popular in different countries of the world. For example, in Italy they are served with spaghetti, and in Sweden - with lingonberry jam and mashed potatoes.

There are many recipes. Each culture has its own recipes and ingredients for meatballs. In Asia, for example, fish meatballs are popular, in Turkey - këfte meatballs with many spices.

A hearty and versatile dish. Due to their high protein content and various cooking methods, meatballs can be either a stand-alone dish or part of complex recipes.

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National Meatball Day in other years

2021 March 9, Tuesday
2022 March 9, Wednesday
2023 March 9, Thursday
2025 March 9, Sunday