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Cranberry Sauce Meatballs

Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce Meatballs to Delight Your Tastebuds

These Cranberry Sauce Meatballs combine sweetness and spice in a delightful, quick-to-make recipe, perfect for appetizers or main dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound fully cooked meatballs use home-style meatballs for best texture and flavor

Equipment

  • medium-sized saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne. Stir well and heat over medium for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat slightly and add fully cooked meatballs, stirring gently to coat them with the sauce. Heat for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  4. Remove from heat and transfer meatballs to a serving dish. Garnish if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These meatballs can be prepped a day in advance and reheated for convenience. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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