Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating the perfect creamy cranberry meatballs! This article will take you on a culinary journey, providing you with all the essential tips and tricks to achieve mouthwatering meatballs bursting with flavor and smothered in a velvety cranberry sauce. We'll explore various cooking methods, from classic oven-baked to slow-cooker simmering, ensuring you find the technique that best suits your needs. Get ready to discover the secrets behind tender, juicy meatballs complemented by a tangy and luscious cranberry sauce that will elevate your taste buds to new heights.
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CRANBERRY MEATBALLS
This is a great recipe for people who would like to try something different for Thanksgiving. It makes a delicious side to any kind of turkey dish, and is very simple to make.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C).
- Mix together the hamburger, bread crumbs, eggs, soy sauce, pepper, garlic powder and ketchup. Form into small balls and bake for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice. Simmer and stir until smooth. Add meat balls and simmer for I hour. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 163.4 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1431.6 mg, Sugar 50.6 g
CRANBERRY MEATBALLS
Whip up these delicious classic Cranberry Meatballs for the upcoming holidays. Completely homemade, super simple and bursting with savory-sweet flavor!
Provided by Joanna Cismaru
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine all the meatball ingredients together and mix well.
- Wet your hands and form the mixture into medium size meatballs. You should end up with about 32 meatballs. Watch the video to see how to use a small ice cream scoop to make the meatballs.
- Transfer the meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160 F degrees.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet add all the sauce ingredients, stir and cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Turn down the heat and stir in the meatballs. Cook until heated through.
- Garnish with parsley if preferred and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 736 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 41 g, ServingSize 4 meatballs
CREAMY CRANBERRY MEATBALLS
Extras from tonight's rich and juicy appetizers can become tomorrow's entree. Simply serve them over a bed of fluffy noodles or rice-if there's any left. -Amy Warren, Maineville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 3h10m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare gravy mix according to package directions. In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the meatballs, cranberry sauce, mustard and gravy. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through, adding cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY CRANBERRY MEATBALLS
This is a versatile recipe to be used either as a main dish or as an appetizer. You simply adjust the size of the meatballs. I like to serve it during the holidays as an appetizer. It works well to curb appetites while your guests await the main meal. -Frances Venator, Ottumwa, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Shape into 1-in. meatballs. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain., Meanwhile, combine the cranberry sauce, soup and mustard in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add the meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
CRANBERRY MEATBALLS
I don't remember where I got this recipe. I think I clipped it out a local newspaper. Great as an appetizer or as an entree
Provided by mandabears
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 60 meatballs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine meat ball ingredients blend well.
- Form meatballs the size of walnuts.
- Arrange in a single layer in baking dish.
- Set aside Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until smooth, stir frequently.
- Pour over meatballs.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Serve in a chafing dish, provide toothpicks.
- CROCK POT VERSION: Cook meatballs in 350F oven for 15-20 minutes with out the sauce.
- Drain.
- Place in crock pot, pour on the sauce.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- I serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked egg noodles.
SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY MEATBALLS
It's not a party without the meatballs, and we've got the perfect sweet, tangy and spicy meatball recipe.
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except for meatballs in slow cooker. Add meatballs and stir to coat them well. Set the slow cooker on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 2-2 1/2 hours.
CRANBERRY MEATBALLS
This is my mother-inlaws meatballs. We have them at every family gathering and my husband begs for them at home for a special treat, and will even call his mom just to make sure she is making them before we go over to their house! I hope you enjoy this simple but yummy concoction!
Provided by Lady Morrgian
Categories Meatballs
Time 2h10m
Yield 50-60 meatballs, 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan or microwave slowly melt the cranberry sauce until it is very smooth. (Microwave normally takes about 2 min on %50 stirring every 45 seconds)
- Mix in chile sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice and stir until well blended.
- Mix with your meatballs and place in Crockpot on low for about 2hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 389.6, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 17.8, Protein 0.8
CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS
Substituting French's® French-Fried Onions for bread crumbs, kicks this recipe up a notch. These meatballs are easy to make and much tastier than the frozen variety. Delicious with the traditional cranberry/chili sauce or your own favorite sauce.
Provided by Rick Liesmann
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat eggs in a mixing bowl. Add beef, milk, onion, and salt; mix well. Sprinkle in crumbled fried onions and mix until evenly combined.
- Form the mixture into 40 meatballs and place into a 9x13-inch and 9x9-inch baking dish; set aside.
- Blend cranberry sauce and chili sauce together in a bowl with an electric hand mixer.
- Pour 2/3 of the sauce mixture over the meatballs. Brush the remaining sauce over to completely cover the meatballs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 118.7 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 688 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, ripe cranberries. Avoid cranberries that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Use a food processor to finely chop the cranberries. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the meatballs.
- Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. This will give the meatballs a more flavorful and moist texture.
- Add bread crumbs to the meatballs. This will help to bind them together and prevent them from becoming too dry.
- Gently mix the meatball ingredients together. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
- Form the meatballs into 1-inch balls. Use a spoon or your hands to shape them.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat. This will help to seal in the flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
- Transfer the meatballs to a slow cooker. Add the cranberry sauce, orange juice, and spices.
- Cook the meatballs on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve the meatballs over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
Conclusion:
These creamy cranberry meatballs are a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make these meatballs that are sure to impress your family and friends.
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