Description
Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs for Festive Gatherings
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
- 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bag (about 32 oz) frozen pre-cooked meatballs (beef or turkey)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to bubble.
- Add the frozen meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat them.
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated through.
- Serve warm in a dish for guests to enjoy.
Notes
- You can use homemade meatballs if preferred.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Meatballs, Christmas, Quick Recipe, Festive Gatherings