Best Christmas Cranberry Meatballs
Indulge in the festive flavors of the Best Christmas Cranberry Meatballs, where juicy meatballs are enveloped in a tangy-sweet cranberry sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a delightful balance of savory and sweet. Serve these irresistible bites at your next celebration, and watch them become a beloved tradition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 meatballs (serves 6) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey or beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Meanwhile, combine cranberry sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toss baked meatballs in the cranberry sauce until fully coated. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg