Quick Cranberry Meatballs
Indulge in the festive flavors of Quick Cranberry Meatballs, a delightful appetizer that combines tender meatballs with a sweet and tangy cranberry glaze. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these savory bites will transport you back to cherished family moments around the dinner table. Easy to prepare and irresistible, they promise to impress your guests and make your celebrations truly memorable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 meatballs (serves about 6 people) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup canned cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, combine cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, and Worcestershire sauce for the glaze.
- Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Brush meatballs with the cranberry glaze and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (130g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg