Description
A delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, these Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are an easy and festive holiday appetizer that captures the essence of holiday joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
- 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bag (about 32 oz) frozen pre-cooked meatballs (beef or turkey)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or saucepan, combine the jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Stir the mixture over medium heat until it becomes smooth and heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen meatballs to ensure an even coating of the sauce.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or slow cooker set to warm, garnishing with chopped parsley or rosemary if desired.
Notes
For a homemade option, prepare meatballs from scratch using ground beef or turkey. Adjust the chili sauce quantity for desired sweetness and spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, meatballs, appetizer, holiday, cranberry