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Cranberry BBQ Meatballs Holiday Party Appetizer

Cranberry BBQ Meatballs Holiday Party Appetizer Delight!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious and easy-to-make cranberry BBQ meatballs, perfect for holiday parties.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce.
  6. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
  8. Serve warm as an appetizer.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
  • These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
  • Serve with toothpicks for easy eating at parties.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Cranberry BBQ Meatballs, Holiday Party Appetizer, Meatballs Recipe