Cranberry sauce meatballs are the perfect party appetizer, sweet, tangy, and savory all in one bite. They combine juicy meatballs with a sticky cranberry glaze that’s both festive and irresistible. These meatballs are easy to make and ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or game-day snacks.
🥣 Ingredients (Best Tested)
- 1½ lbs ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter version)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- ½ cup chili sauce (or ketchup for milder flavor)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
🔪 Short Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Bake meatballs on a lined baking sheet for 18–20 minutes, until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire. Heat until smooth.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the cranberry glaze until coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm as an appetizer.
