Description
Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are the ultimate holiday appetizer that combines savory meatballs with a luscious sweet and tangy cranberry glaze. This easy recipe is perfect for festive gatherings, offering a burst of flavor in every bite—and best of all, it allows you to spend more time celebrating with friends and family rather than cooking.
Ingredients
1 bag (32 oz) frozen meatballs
1 cup cranberry sauce
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce until well combined.
3. Add onion powder and garlic powder to the sauce mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
4. Gently coat each frozen meatball in the sauce mixture, ensuring they are fully covered.
5. Place the coated meatballs in the prepared baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes or until heated through and slightly caramelized.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
To save time on busy holiday evenings, prepare the sauce mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it until you’re ready to bake. These meatballs also reheat well, making them perfect for next-day leftovers or meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg