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Christmas Cranberry Meatballs
Emily

Christmas Cranberry Meatballs

Sweet, tangy, and festive meatballs simmered in a cranberry-chili sauce—perfect for holiday parties and easy entertaining.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen pre-cooked meatballs (beef or turkey)

Equipment

  • Large skillet or saucepan
  • Slow cooker (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth and heated through (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add frozen meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until meatballs are fully heated.
  3. Transfer to a serving dish or slow cooker set to warm. Garnish with chopped parsley or rosemary if desired.

Notes

These meatballs can be kept warm in a slow cooker for serving. Great as an appetizer or over rice.