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Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories
250
A festive and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings, combining savory meatballs with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce glaze.
Ingredients
Meatballs
2
pounds
frozen pre-cooked beef or turkey meatballs
1
can (14 ounces)
whole berry cranberry sauce
1
bottle (12 ounces)
chili sauce
1
tablespoon
brown sugar
1
teaspoon
lemon juice
1/2
teaspoon
garlic powder
Instructions
Combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and garlic powder in a large saucepan or slow cooker.
Whisk until smooth and heated through.
Add meatballs and stir to coat.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
Serve warm with toothpicks.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
Calories:
250
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Cranberry, Holiday, Meatballs