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Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs

Easy holiday meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for parties and potlucks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz frozen fully cooked meatballs
  • 14 oz whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 12 oz chili sauce
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp orange zest optional
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan or slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Place frozen meatballs into a saucepan, slow cooker, or baking dish.
  2. Whisk cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, orange zest, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. Pour sauce over meatballs and stir gently to coat.
  4. Cook on stovetop low heat for 25–30 minutes, slow cooker LOW 3–4 hours, or bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Keep warm in a slow cooker for serving at parties.