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Cranberry Sauce Meatballs

Close-up of cranberry sauce meatballs in a tangy red sauce, garnished with fresh herbs, served in a white bowl for a holiday appetizer.

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.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings: 60
Description

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
  • 1 can jellied cranberry sauce (14 ounces)
  • 1 bottle chili sauce (12 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 package frozen fully cooked home-style meatballs, thawed (32 ounces)
Instructions
  1. 1
    In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  2. 2
    Stir the mixture until the sugar fully dissolves, creating a smooth sauce.
  3. 3
    Add the thawed meatballs to the saucepan.
  4. 4
    Cook the meatballs in the sauce for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

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.

Keywords: Cranberry meatballs, holiday appetizers, meatball recipes
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