Best Cranberry Special Meatballs Recipes

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CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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Lots of people have asked me for this recipe, but I knew I had a real winner when my grandmother asked me for it! -Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cornflake crumbs
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground pork
SAUCE:
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first 8 ingredients. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. meatballs. Place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 20-25 minutes. Drain meatballs on paper towels. , In a large skillet, cook and stir sauce ingredients over medium heat until blended. Stir in meatballs; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY SPECIAL MEATBALLS



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Quick and easy ~ few ingredients~ and can make ahead for the Holidays!! This recipe won first place in the cranberry appetizers in Wisconsin.

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

MEATBALLS:
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 pkg 6 oz. stuffing mix
2 eggs
1 small onion chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
SAUCE:
1 can(s) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 jar(s) cilli sauce
1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional)
1 Tbsp brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 375 df ~ In large bowl combine beef, stuffing mix, eggs and onion, salt and pepper. Shape mix into 1 1/2" balls ~ Place on cookie sheet with rim and bake 15-20 min.
  • 2. SAUCE: In medium saucepan combine the Cranberry Sauce, chille sauce, brown sugar and ginger. Heat til mixture come to boil. Stir frequently ~ combine balls and sauce. Keep warm in crockpot.

CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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I don't remember where I got this recipe. I think I clipped it out a local newspaper. Great as an appetizer or as an entree

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 60 meatballs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground round
1 cup corn flake crumbs
1/3 cup dried parsley flakes
2 eggs
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons minced dried onion
1 (1 lb) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce, i use heinz
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine meat ball ingredients blend well.
  • Form meatballs the size of walnuts.
  • Arrange in a single layer in baking dish.
  • Set aside Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat until smooth, stir frequently.
  • Pour over meatballs.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Serve in a chafing dish, provide toothpicks.
  • CROCK POT VERSION: Cook meatballs in 350F oven for 15-20 minutes with out the sauce.
  • Drain.
  • Place in crock pot, pour on the sauce.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • I serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked egg noodles.

CRANBERRY CHILI MEATBALLS



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My friends look forward to enjoying these chili sauce meatballs at our holiday gatherings and there are never any leftovers! Using packaged meatballs helps save time in the kitchen and they are just as tasty as homemade. The sauce is tangy yet sweet, and the festive color is perfect for any holiday party. -Amy Scamerhorn, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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 homestyle meatballs, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the first six ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add meatballs; cook until heated through, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Editor's Note: To prepare in a slow cooker, heat sauce ingredients as directed. Add sauce and meatballs to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. , Freeze Option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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