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Cranberry Meatballs

Savory Cranberry Meatballs Everyone Will Love at Your Party

These Cranberry Meatballs blend sweet and savory flavors, making them an irresistible holiday appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Pork
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Italian or plain
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
For the Cranberry Sauce
  • 2 cups Cranberry Sauce Whole or Jellied
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well incorporated.
  3. Shape the mixture into about 32 meatballs and arrange them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. In a skillet, combine cranberry sauce, soy sauce, and mustard over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Add cooked meatballs to the skillet and gently stir to coat with sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.

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