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Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs

Tender meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday parties and festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 32 oz frozen meatballs fully cooked
Sauce
  • 14 oz whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 12 oz chili sauce
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. Place meatballs in a baking dish and pour sauce over them.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Keep warm in a slow cooker for parties or make ahead and reheat gently.