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Irresistible Quick Cranberry Meatballs Recipe to Try Now

Irresistible Quick Cranberry Meatballs Recipe You’ll Love!

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

Description

A delicious and easy-to-make recipe for cranberry meatballs that are perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, egg, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce.
  6. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
  • These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
  • Serve with toothpicks for easy appetizers at parties.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Cranberry Meatballs, Quick Meatballs, Easy Appetizer, Holiday Recipe