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Cranberry Sauce Meatballs

Cranberry Sauce Meatballs: A Sweet and Spicy Crowd-Pleaser

Cranberry Sauce Meatballs are a sweet and spicy appetizer perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce use homemade for a fresher taste
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar use less for a less sweet profile or substitute with a sugar alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder can replace with smoked paprika for a different flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin omit if not liked or substitute with curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust quantity based on spice tolerance
For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Fully Cooked Meatballs substitute with turkey meatballs or vegetarian varieties if desired

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper over medium heat. Stir gently and cook for about 5 minutes until it simmers.
  2. Add fully cooked meatballs into the pan. Toss gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Cover the saucepan and reduce heat to low, letting the meatballs simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  4. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or sesame seeds. Enjoy with toothpicks!

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These meatballs can be prepared a day in advance and heated before serving.

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