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Cranberry Meatballs
Cranberry Meatballs are a perfect appetizer for parties with homemade meatballs in a rich, sweet cranberry sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 20 Servings
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 pounds ground beef
Cranberry Sauce:
- 14 ounces cranberry jelly
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Whisk together the eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth in a large bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs and ground beef, and mix until just combined.
- Roll into 1" meatballs and place onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are cooking, add the cranberry jelly, chili sauce, brown sugar, and orange juice to a saucepan.
- Cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes until thickened.
- Toss meatballs with sauce and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
372mg
(16%)
Potassium
246mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
147IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 147IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.