Best 2 Easy Cranberry Meatballs Recipes

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If you are looking for an easy and delicious recipe for cranberry meatballs, you have come to the right place. This article will provide you with all the information you need to make these tasty treats. Cranberry meatballs are a perfect appetizer or main course for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover cranberries. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these meatballs in no time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY BARBECUE MEATBALLS



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Cranberry-orange sauce adds a flavor twist to these fix-and-forget appetizer meatballs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 3h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup (from 9.2-ounce jar) cranberry-orange sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen meatballs, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except meatballs and parsley in 2- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker until well blended. Add cold meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley.
  • Serve meatballs with cocktail forks or toothpicks. Meatballs will hold on low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

EASY CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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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

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup crushed saltines (about 15 crackers)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cranberries: Fresh cranberries are best, but frozen cranberries can be used if fresh are not available. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Make sure the meatballs are cooked through before adding them to the sauce. This will help prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a good quality cranberry sauce: The cranberry sauce is a key ingredient in this dish, so use a good quality sauce that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Serve the meatballs hot: These meatballs are best served hot, right out of the oven. They can be served as an appetizer or main course.

Conclusion:

Cranberry meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover cranberries, and they can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve them. Whether you are serving them as an appetizer or main course, these meatballs are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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