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Best Christmas Cranberry Meatballs

Christmas Cranberry Meatballs


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  • Author: Tessa
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 24 meatballs 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Juicy meatballs with a tangy cranberry glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. Combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
  6. Simmer for 5 minutes until smooth.
  7. Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/4 tsp garlic powder to the meat mixture.
  • You can use ground turkey instead of beef.
  • Make ahead and reheat before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg