Cranberry Sauce Meatballs Recipe: Sweet, Tangy, and Irresistibly Easy
Experience the delightful harmony of sweet and tangy flavors with our Cranberry Sauce Meatballs Recipe. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for any gathering, whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With minimal effort, you can create an impressive appetizer or a satisfying main course that will leave your guests asking for seconds. The combination of jellied cranberry sauce and zesty chili sauce coats tender meatballs, resulting in a crowd-pleasing dish that pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. Perfect for weeknight meals or holiday celebrations, these meatballs are not only delicious but also quick to prepare and clean up!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
- 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked home-style meatballs, thawed
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the thawed meatballs to the saucepan and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.
- Cook over medium heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.
- Alternatively, transfer to a slow cooker and cook on low for 2–3 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg