Description
A festive favorite, these meatballs combine tangy cranberry sauce with savory ground meat for a delightful holiday dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or turkey)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, grated or finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the ground meat, cranberry sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix everything gently with your hands until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Warm additional cranberry sauce on the stovetop while the meatballs bake for drizzling.
- Serve hot with toothpicks or over creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
These meatballs are versatile and can be enjoyed as appetizers or a main dish. They can be made gluten-free with substitutions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: meatballs, cranberry, holiday recipe, festive appetizers