Description
These Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are a sweet and savory appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Jellied Cranberry Sauce
- 1 cup Chili Sauce
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 32 ounces Frozen Pre-Cooked Meatballs
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. In the skillet, combine jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Carefully add the frozen pre-cooked meatballs into the skillet. Stir to coat each meatball with the sauce. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat. Transfer the meatballs to a festive serving dish or a slow cooker. Garnish with fresh parsley or rosemary and serve with toothpicks.
Notes
- Substitute with whole cranberry sauce for added texture.
- Consider barbecue sauce for a smoky alternative.
- Can be replaced with honey or maple syrup for variation.
- Fresh minced garlic can elevate flavors even further.
- Adjust black pepper to taste based on your preferences.
- Substitute with homemade or alternative meat options for customization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg