Quick Cranberry Meatballs
Elevate your holiday gatherings with Quick Cranberry Meatballs, a delightful fusion of savory and sweet that will impress your guests. These easy-to-make meatballs combine lean ground beef with a tangy cranberry sauce, creating an irresistible appetizer perfect for any festive occasion. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can focus on enjoying the celebrations while these little flavor bombs bake to perfection in the oven. Serve them warm on a festive platter or with toothpicks for easy snacking at your Christmas party. They are not only crowd-pleasers but are also simple enough for novice cooks to master. Make advance preparations, and simply bake before serving for a stress-free entertaining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 meatballs (10 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 small onion (grated)
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- 1 cup tomato ketchup
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated onion, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, parsley, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch) and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While baking, mix together cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
- Once meatballs are ready, coat them with the sauce and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg