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Cranberry Meatballs: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

  • Total Time: 42 minute

Ingredients

– 1 pound ground beef or turkey
– 1 cup breadcrumbs
– 1 large egg
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup whole cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
– ¼ cup barbecue sauce
– 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)

Instructions

Follow these easy steps to create your own cranberry meatballs:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Form Meatballs: Use your hands to form the mixture into meatballs, approximately 1 inch in size. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
5. Prepare Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, in a medium saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, and maple syrup. Heat over medium until warm.
6. Combine: Once the meatballs are finished baking, transfer them to the saucepan with the sauce. Stir gently to coat.
7. Simmer: Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for 5-10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
8. Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot.

These straightforward steps will help you whip up delicious cranberry meatballs in no time.

  • Author: James
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4-6
  • Calories: Approximately 250 kcal per serving
  • Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 17g