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Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs

Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs That Steal the Show

Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are a delightful appetizer that blend sweet-tangy cranberry flavors with savory meatballs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce use jellied for smoothness or whole berry for chunks
  • 1 cup Chili Sauce swap for barbecue sauce for a smoky flavor
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar optional for a less sweet dish
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can amplify flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust based on your spice preference
For the Meatballs
  • 24 meatballs Frozen Pre-Cooked Meatballs (beef or turkey) homemade options require pre-cooking

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

How to Make Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs
  1. In a large skillet, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
  2. Introduce frozen meatballs to the sauce; stir to coat evenly. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
  3. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve with toothpicks for easy snacking.

Nutrition

Serving: 5meatballsCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of color.

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