Description
Delicious meatballs glazed with cranberry sauce, enhanced with fresh herbs, perfect for family gatherings or parties.
Ingredients
- Ground Meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- Fresh Herbs (parsley and thyme)
- Cranberry Sauce
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs
- Onion, finely minced
- Garlic, finely minced
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the ground meat, minced garlic, chopped onion, fresh herbs, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Glaze the meatballs with a mix of cranberry sauce and a splash of soy sauce or balsamic vinegar.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and the glaze is bubbling.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
These meatballs are adaptable; they can be served as appetizers or a main dish with sides like roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: meatballs, cranberry glaze, comfort food, family recipe, Southern cooking