Christmas Cranberry Meatballs
A festive appetizer combining savory meatballs with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, mix cranberry sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard over medium heat until warm and combined.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve warm as appetizers.
Notes
Make sure to mix the meatball ingredients gently to keep them tender. Use fresh ingredients for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: holiday, meatballs, cranberry sauce, appetizer, festive
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