Christmas Cranberry Meatballs
Delightful meatballs blending savory and sweet flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, mix together cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, use fresh parsley and consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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