Discover the Joy of Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs Today!
Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are a delightful and easy-to-make holiday appetizer that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with savory meatballs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 ounce) jellied cranberry sauce
- 1 bottle (12 ounce) chili sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pound frozen pre-cooked meatballs (beef or turkey)
Instructions
1. 1. In a large saucepan or skillet, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring often, until the cranberry sauce melts and the sauce becomes smooth and well-blended.
2. 2. Once the sauce is ready, add the frozen pre-cooked meatballs to the pan and stir gently to ensure they are evenly coated with the delectable sauce.
3. 3. Cover the pan and simmer the meatballs on medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
4. 4. For a hands-off approach, you can also opt for the slow cooker method. Simply add the sauce and meatballs to a slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or on HIGH for 1.5–2 hours.
Notes
These meatballs can be prepared in advance, making them ideal for busy hosts. You can make the sauce and add the frozen meatballs up to 3 days ahead of time, then simply reheat the dish when you’re ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Keywords: Cranberry, Meatballs, Holiday, Appetizer