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Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs

Sweet and tangy cranberry-glazed meatballs perfect for holiday parties and Christmas gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 32 oz frozen cooked meatballs
  • 14 oz whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 12 oz chili sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan or slow cooker
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Add frozen meatballs to a saucepan or slow cooker.
  2. Whisk cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, orange zest, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and pepper.
  3. Pour sauce over meatballs and stir gently to coat.
  4. Simmer on stovetop for 20–25 minutes or slow cook until heated through.
  5. Garnish and serve warm.

Notes

Keep warm in a slow cooker for parties.