Best 4 Cranberry Glazed Appetizer Meatballs Recipes

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Cranberry glazed appetizer meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make party snack that is sure to impress your guests. Made with a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, these meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the sweet and tangy cranberry glaze adds a festive touch. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, and they're sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Here are our top 4 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 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 cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and hold their shape better than frozen cranberries.
  • Make sure the meatballs are cooked through before adding them to the sauce. This will help prevent the meatballs from falling apart.
  • Use a good quality cranberry sauce. A good quality cranberry sauce will have a bright, tart flavor and be free of added sugars.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs. Overcooked meatballs will be tough and dry.
  • Serve the meatballs warm. Cranberry glazed meatballs are best served warm, so they can be enjoyed at their peak flavor.

Conclusion:

Cranberry glazed meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be prepared in just a few minutes. The meatballs are coated in a sweet and tangy cranberry glaze that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are serving them at a party or enjoying them as a snack, cranberry glazed meatballs are sure to be a hit.

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