Best 5 Cranberry Appetizer Meatballs Recipes

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If you're looking for an easy and delicious appetizer to serve at your next party or gathering, cranberry appetizer meatballs are the perfect choice. Made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor, these meatballs are sure to be a hit. With their tangy cranberry sauce and tender, juicy texture, they're the perfect way to start any meal.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-GLAZED APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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Cranberries balance the spicy flavor of chili sauce in a fabulous holiday appetizer.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 can (16-oz size) jellied cranberry sauce (1 cup)
60 fresh cranberries, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir meatball ingredients until well mixed. Shape into 1-inch balls; place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, stir sauce ingredients until well blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add meatballs to sauce; stir to coat. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Thread cranberries on toothpicks; stick toothpicks in meatballs to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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For a memorable meatball party snack with a tangy non-traditional sauce, I suggest this recipe. The meatballs are mouthwatering.-Jim Ulberg, Elk Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
CRANBERRY SAUCE:
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls., Place meatballs on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake until no longer pink, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker or chafing dish., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over meatballs. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY GLAZED APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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Another appie recipe for your collection. My family likes these on game day so they can "graze" all day long. So easy and tastes really good.

Provided by mommyoffour

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 60 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, slightly beaten
12 ounces chili sauce
8 ounces cranberry sauce, jelly style

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • In large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and eggs; blend well.
  • Shape into 1 inch meatballs; place in ungreased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes our until meatballs are browned and no linger pink in center.
  • Meanwhile, in large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; blend well.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add meatballs to sauce; stir to coat.
  • Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.6, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 112.8, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 2.6

CRANBERRY-GLAZED APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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This came from a Betty Crocker recipe book, nice to serve at your parties kept warm in your slow cooker ~ they go fast!

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

MEATBALLS:
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 c finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1/2 c plain bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 eggs, slighty beaten
SAUCE:
1 bottle (12 oz.) chili sauce (1 1/2 cup)
1/2 can(s) (16-oz. size) jellied cranberry sauce (1 cup)
GARNISH IF DESIRED:
60 fresh cranberries, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375df. In large bowl, stir meatball ingredients until well mixed. Shape into 1 inch balls, place in ungreased 15x10x1" pan.
  • 2. Bake 25-30 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, stir sauce ingredients until well blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Add meatballs to sauce, stir to coat. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until thoroughly heated. Thread cranberries on toothpicks, stick toothpicks in meatballs to serve.
  • 5. Makes 30 servings ( 2 meatballs each) Prepare and bake the meatballs up to 24 hours before your party. Cover and refrigerate them. Just before serving, prepare the sauce and heat the meatballs in it.

CRANBERRY-GLAZED APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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Categories     Pork

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground beef or pork
1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped onion
1/2 cup (125 mL) bread crumbs
1/2 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/8 tsp (.5 mL) pepper
2 eggs, slightly beaten
Sauce
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa
1 cup (250 mL) canned jellied cranberry sauce
Garnish, if desired
60 fresh cranberries, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF In large bowl, stir meatball ingredients until well mixed. Shape into 1-inch balls; place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in centre. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, stir sauce ingredients until well blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add meatballs to sauce; stir to coat. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Thread cranberries on toothpicks; stick toothpicks in meatballs to serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or thawed frozen cranberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have cranberry sauce, you can make your own by simmering fresh or frozen cranberries with sugar and water until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
  • You can use any type of ground meat for these meatballs, but ground beef, pork, or turkey are all good choices.
  • Be sure to cook the meatballs thoroughly before adding them to the sauce. This will help prevent them from falling apart.
  • If you don't have time to make the meatballs ahead of time, you can also use frozen meatballs.
  • Serve the meatballs warm with a toothpick or skewer for easy eating.

Conclusion:

These cranberry appetizer meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make party food. They're perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to game day parties. With their sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, these meatballs are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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