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Christmas Cranberry Meatballs

Holiday-Ready Christmas Cranberry Meatballs in 30 Minutes

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These Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are a festive crowd-pleaser, easily prepared in under 30 minutes for joyful holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 can Jellied Cranberry Sauce Swap with whole berry cranberry sauce for chunkier texture.
  • 1 cup Chili Sauce Barbecue sauce can be used for a smoky-sweet profile.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Meatballs
  • 24 ounces Frozen Pre-Cooked Meatballs (Beef or Turkey) Homemade meatballs can substitute but must be pre-cooked.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, combine the jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
  2. Carefully add the frozen pre-cooked meatballs into the skillet, then gently stir to ensure they are evenly coated with the luscious cranberry sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Once the meatballs are piping hot, transfer them to a serving bowl or slow cooker to keep warm. Optionally, garnish them with chopped parsley or rosemary.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These meatballs are great as a snack, appetizer, or over rice. Prepare the sauce ahead of time or freeze leftovers for convenience.

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