Description
Deliciously fragrant Christmas Cranberry Meatballs combine savory and sweet, making them a perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, cranberry sauce, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, roughly 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat the barbecue sauce in a small saucepan, stirring in any remaining cranberry sauce.
- Once the meatballs are done, toss them in the warming sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cranberries if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs or adjusting seasoning to taste. These can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Christmas, meatballs, appetizer, cranberry, holiday, festive