An easy, tasty appetizer, these cranberry sauce meatballs are a hit with family and friends. The sweet and spicy cranberry sauce makes each bite memorable, perfect for holiday gatherings or potlucks. Using pre-cooked meatballs, you can whip this up quickly and still impress your guests.
Cranberry Sauce Meatballs
These cranberry sauce meatballs combine frozen, fully-cooked meatballs with a tangy cranberry and chili sauce that balances sweet and spicy flavors. They’re ideal as a crowd-pleasing appetizer and can even work as a main dish over rice.
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
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Stir the mixture until the sugar fully dissolves, creating a smooth sauce.
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Add the thawed meatballs to the saucepan.
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Cook the meatballs in the sauce for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Servings 60
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 74kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 6mg2%
- Sodium 191mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a slow cooker version, prepare the sauce as directed, then combine with the meatballs in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
