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cranberry meatballs

Festive Cranberry Meatballs Ready in 30 Minutes Flat

Delicious cranberry meatballs that combine sweet and savory flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Jellied Cranberry Sauce or whole cranberry sauce for chunkier texture
  • 1 cup Chili Sauce or BBQ sauce for smoky alternative
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar adjust based on desired sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic as substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Meatballs
  • 24 meatballs Frozen Pre-cooked Meatballs (beef or turkey) or homemade meatballs cooked beforehand

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Serving Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, combine jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  2. Carefully add frozen pre-cooked meatballs to the sauce in the skillet, gently coating each one. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low, allowing to simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once heated through, transfer the dish to a serving bowl. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or rosemary if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 6meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These meatballs can be kept warm in a slow cooker for serving. Consider prepping the sauce ahead of time for easier entertaining.

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