Christmas Cranberry Meatballs
These festive meatballs combine ground meat with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, making them a perfect holiday appetizer.
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey Use either ground beef or ground turkey.
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Use fresh parsley for better flavor.
- 1 piece egg
- Salt to taste Salt
- Pepper to taste Pepper
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
Sauce Preparation
- In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce. Heat over medium heat until warm.
- Toss the cooked meatballs in the cranberry sauce mixture to coat.
- Serve warm as a holiday appetizer.
Notes
Serve the meatballs warm on a platter with toothpicks for easy serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider adding spices like garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor.