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Cranberry Sauce Meatballs

Delicious Cranberry Sauce Meatballs for Cozy Gatherings

These Cranberry Sauce Meatballs combine sweet and spicy flavors, making them a must-try appetizer for gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce fresh or homemade for better flavor
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar adds sweetness and caramel notes
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin enhances flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to heat preference
For the Meatballs
  • 12 meatballs Meatballs (fully cooked, home-style) can use turkey or vegetarian alternatives

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Sauce Meatballs
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes smooth and starts to bubble, about 5 minutes.
  2. Once the sauce is heated through, gently add the fully cooked meatballs to the saucepan. Stir to coat each meatball evenly in the sauce, about 2 minutes.
  3. Continue to cook the meatball and sauce mixture over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  4. When the meatballs are heated thoroughly, remove the saucepan from the heat. Serve hot on a platter, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider making your own cranberry sauce for fresher flavor. Adjust cayenne for your spice preference and garnish with fresh herbs for visual appeal.

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