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Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs for Festive Gatherings

Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs for Festive Gatherings

This recipe features meatballs cooked in a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce

  • 1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Meatballs

  • 1 bag (about 32 oz) frozen pre-cooked meatballs (beef or turkey)

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Add frozen meatballs to the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Stir to coat the meatballs.
  • Cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Serve warm as an appetizer for your holiday gatherings.
Keyword Cranberry Meatballs, Festive Recipes, Holiday Appetizers