Christmas Cranberry Meatballs
These festive meatballs combine sweet cranberry and savory flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to prepare ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy your festive appetizers!
Notes
For easier serving, use toothpicks and offer extra cranberry sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Christmas, meatballs, cranberry sauce, holiday appetizer, festive dish
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