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Savory and Sweet: Whip Up Quick Cranberry Meatballs in a Snap

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These quick cranberry meatballs are a delicious blend of savory and sweet, perfect for appetizers or a main dish.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Drizzle cranberry sauce over meatballs and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For even mixing, using your hands is recommended.
  • These meatballs work great as appetizers or a main dish.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-free (with gluten-free breadcrumbs)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg