Description
A delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, these Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are perfect for your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, finely chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, mix together cranberry sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the meatballs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve warm as an appetizer.
Notes
These meatballs pair well with rice, mashed potatoes, or as a topping for salads. They can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: holiday, meatballs, appetizer, festive, cranberry