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Christmas Cranberry Meatballs

Irresistible Christmas Cranberry Meatballs in Just 25 Minutes

Delightful Christmas Cranberry Meatballs bring sweet and tangy flavors to your festive gathering. Perfectly quick and easy to prepare!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 can jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup chili sauce adds heat
  • ¼ cup brown sugar can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder fresh minced garlic works
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper use freshly ground for better flavor
For the Meatballs
  • 1 package frozen pre-cooked meatballs beef or turkey

Equipment

  • skillet
  • serving bowl
  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, combine the jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Heat over medium, stirring for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  2. Stir in the frozen pre-cooked meatballs, coating them with the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and sauce thickens.
  3. Transfer meatballs to a serving bowl. Optionally, keep warm in a slow cooker and garnish with parsley or rosemary before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure sauce is smooth before adding meatballs. Consider using different types of meatballs for variations.

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