Cranberry Sauce Meatballs
Cranberry Sauce Meatballs deliver a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that are perfect for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a festive party or looking for a quick weeknight dinner solution, these meatballs are sure to impress. Coated in a vibrant cranberry-chili sauce, they offer a comforting taste that appeals to all ages. With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, this recipe is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve them as appetizers on toothpicks at parties or over rice for a heartier meal. Whichever way you choose to enjoy them, these meatballs are bound to become a new favorite!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 (24 oz) bag of fully cooked meatballs (beef, turkey, or plant-based)
- 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- If using frozen meatballs, ensure they are fully cooked and thawed.
- In a large saucepan or slow cooker, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir well.
- Heat the sauce over medium heat until bubbling (about 3–5 minutes).
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and stir gently to coat them evenly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10–15 minutes until heated through and the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot with optional fresh parsley garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (40g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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