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Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs

Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs for Festive Snacking

Delight in Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs, a festive appetizer blending sweet and savory flavors for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 can Canned Jellied Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 cup Chili Sauce Substitute with barbecue sauce for smokiness
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adjust quantity based on sweetness preference
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can swap with fresh minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Increase quantity for more heat
For the Meatballs
  • 24 ounces Frozen Pre-cooked Meatballs Beef or turkey, use homemade if precooked

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • serving bowl
  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, combine canned jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
  2. Once the sauce is bubbling gently, add the frozen pre-cooked meatballs to the skillet. Gently stir the meatballs to fully coat each one in the flavorful sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. After simmering, transfer the Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs to a festive serving bowl. Serve with toothpicks for easy snacking.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Prepare the sauce in advance for effortless holiday entertaining. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months and reheat as needed.

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