TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

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Although this recipe is perfect for the holiday season, plan to use it all year-round-cranberries add "zing" to a menu anytime. To serve as an appetizer, shape the meatballs smaller and serve with party picks.-Helen Wiegmink, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/4 cup crushed saltines
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
2/3 cup condensed tomato soup, undiluted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine cranberry sauce and tomato soup; heat through. Add the meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.