Best 9 Cranberry Sauce Meatballs Recipes

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Cranberry sauce meatballs are a delicious and festive dish perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making them a great option for busy cooks. With their sweet and tangy flavor, cranberry sauce meatballs are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS



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Cranberry sauce isn't just for turkey anymore! Combined with a few other ingredients, the Thanksgiving staple makes a perfect meatball topper. -Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (22 ounces each ) frozen fully cooked Angus beef meatballs
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Prepare meatballs according to package directions. , In a large skillet, cook and stir remaining ingredients over medium heat until blended. Stir in meatballs; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Looking for a hearty appetizer recipe? Then check out these turkey meatballs served in cranberry sauce - ready in just 35 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
1/4 cup uncooked instant white or brown rice
1/4 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten, or 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
1 teaspoon salt, if desired
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 can (16 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except cranberry sauce and water. Shape mixture into about 45 (1-inch) balls.
  • Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads 165°F.
  • Gently stir in cranberry sauce and water. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until cranberry sauce is melted and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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These tender, flavor-packed meatballs are the perfect Thanksgiving party snack, but they'd also make an excellent meatball sub.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Thanksgiving     turkey     Cranberry     Cranberry Sauce     Sage     Meatball     Ginger     Dinner     Friendsgiving     Appetizer     Hors D'Oeuvre

Yield Makes 50 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground turkey
2 large eggs
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
4 teaspoons finely chopped sage, plus whole leaves for garnish (optional)
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 (14-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
  • Using your hands, mix pork, turkey, eggs, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, fennel, 4 tsp. chopped sage, 2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl until incorporated. Roll into 1" balls, making sure to pack firmly.
  • Transfer balls to prepared baking sheet, packing them snuggly. Roast meatballs until firm and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, ginger, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Using a pastry brush, generously coat meatballs with 1/3 cup cranberry sauce mixture. Return meatballs to oven and continue to bake until glaze is shiny and caramelized, about 5 minutes more.
  • Shake sheet to coat meatballs with sauce. Transfer remaining sauce to a serving bowl and transfer meatballs to a serving platter. Top meatballs with sage leaves before serving, if using.

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN CRANBERRY-BARBECUE SAUCE



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This recipe came from the Jennie-O Turkey Store. This is good for a party or even an entree if you want. It makes 14 appetizer servings and maybe 4-6 entree servings.

Provided by Lorane Abari

Categories     Meatballs

Time 4h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 egg white
1 (20 ounce) package lean ground turkey, any variety
1 green onion, with top sliced
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Slow Cooker Directions: Combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce in slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 20 to 30 minutes or until cranberry sauce is melted and mixture is hot, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place egg white in medium bowl; beat lightly. Add turkey, green onion, orange peel, soy sauce, black pepper and ground red pepper, if desired; mix well with hands until well blended. Shape into 28 balls. Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add meatballs to skillet; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center, carefully turning occasionally to brown evenly.
  • Add to heated sauce in slow cooker; stir gently to coat evenly with sauce. Reduce heat to LOW. Cover and cook 3 hours.
  • When ready to serve, transfer meatballs to serving plate; garnish, if desired. Serve with decorative picks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.5, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 438.7, Carbohydrate 56.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 51.3, Protein 29.3

MEATBALLS IN CRANBERRY AND PINOT NOIR SAUCE



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This has been a favorite of ours for many years. It is from the "Recipes from the Vineyards of Oregon" cookbook. Delicious and elegant meatballs, the food service where DH teaches now makes these for entertaining.

Provided by Acerast

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 24 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pinot noir wine
2 teaspoons dry mustard (can use hot chinese if you wish)
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly oil a shallow baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, celery, onion, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and pepper.
  • Shape into 24- 1 1/2 inch balls.
  • Place in one layer in baking dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, stir together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, Pinot Noir and mustard.
  • Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove from heat and set aside until needed.
  • After the first 20 minutes of baking, pour Cranberry and Pinot Noir Sauce over meatballs.
  • Bake an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove meatballs and sauce to a serving platter and serve warm.
  • A chafing dish or crockpot keeps them warm for buffets.

CROCK POT MEATBALLS IN CRANBERRY SAUCE



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I use ground chicken in this recipe with AMAZING results. The meatballs are very tender & flavourful! For a quick weeknight meal, prepare meatballs & sauce the night before. Refrigerate overnight & turn the crock pot on in the morning.

Provided by Debbb

Categories     Meat

Time 10h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground chicken
2 eggs, beaten with a fork
1 cup fine breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup ketchup
1 cup tomato juice
1 (398 ml) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine ground meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic& paprika in a large bowl.
  • Mix until thoroughly blended, using hands, if necessary.
  • Form into balls- about one inch for appetizers or larger for main course.
  • Bake meatballs on baking sheet in oven for 20 minutes.
  • Drain meatballs& transfer to crock pot.
  • Combine ketchup, tomato juice, cranberry sauce, onion, sugar& ginger.
  • Mix well and pour over meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Although this recipe is perfect for the holiday season, plan to use it all year-round-cranberries add "zing" to a menu anytime. To serve as an appetizer, shape the meatballs smaller and serve with party picks.-Helen Wiegmink, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/4 cup crushed saltines
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
2/3 cup condensed tomato soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine cranberry sauce and tomato soup; heat through. Add the meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY CHILI SAUCE WITH MEATBALLS & RICE



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Categories     Beef

Yield 6 to 8 People

Number Of Ingredients 6

[1] 12 ounce bottle of chili sauce [you can find this near the ketchup & mustard]
1 can 16 ounce whole cranberry sauce [not the jellied]
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Prepared Rice as directed
Preapred Frozen meatballs as directed

Steps:

  • I place premade [frozen] meatballs in 9x13 baking dish and cook according to directions. Meanwhile I prepare minute rice according to stove top directions & let sit. Then in another pan I mix the ingredients for the sauce in a pan and cook until like sauce consistancy & let sit. Then when the meatballs are done pour the sauce over the top of them and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Although this recipe is perfect for the holiday season, plan to use it all year-round-cranberries add "zing" to menus anytime.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup egg substitute
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground turkey
SAUCE:
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 72 meatballs. Place meatballs on racks coated with cooking spray in shallow baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink., In a Dutch oven, combine the sauce ingredients. Cook, stirring frequently, over low heat until the cranberry sauce is melted. Gently stir in meatballs until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Meat: Use a combination of ground beef and pork for a moist and flavorful meatball. Alternatively, you can use all beef or all pork, depending on your preference.
  • Season Wisely: Don't be afraid to experiment with seasonings. Common choices include garlic, onion, parsley, thyme, oregano, basil, and rosemary. You can also add a touch of heat with red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
  • Soak the Breadcrumbs: Soaking the breadcrumbs in milk or broth adds moisture and helps bind the meatballs together. You can also use panko breadcrumbs for a crispier texture.
  • Handle the Meatballs Gently: Overworking the meat mixture can make the meatballs tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Brown the Meatballs: Before adding the meatballs to the sauce, brown them in a skillet over medium heat. This will help seal in the flavor and prevent the meatballs from falling apart.
  • Simmer in the Sauce: Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or until they are cooked through. This will help infuse the meatballs with flavor from the sauce.
  • Serve Warm: Serve the cranberry sauce meatballs warm, over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. You can also serve them as an appetizer, with toothpicks for easy eating.

Conclusion:

Cranberry sauce meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give cranberry sauce meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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