Description
Delicious and festive meatballs glazed in sweet-tart cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or turkey)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ground meat and bread crumbs in a large bowl.
- Add the minced garlic, diced onion, fresh herbs, egg, salt, and pepper, mixing gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and set them on a prepared baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while letting the meatballs rest for about 15 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Heat the cranberry sauce in a saucepan until bubbly and add the baked meatballs, coating them thoroughly.
- Serve with toothpicks or on a bed of greens for a lovely presentation.
Notes
Baking gives a nice crust while keeping the meatballs moist. If frying, use plenty of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Christmas, meatballs, holiday recipe, cranberry sauce