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Cranberry Meatballs

Cranberry Meatballs

Delicious cranberry meatballs perfect for gatherings or holiday meals.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 9 meatballs
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

Sauce

  • 1 bottle (12-ounce) Heinz chili sauce about 1 ¼ cups
  • 1 can (14-ounce) jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Meatballs

  • 2 bags (14 to 18-ounce) frozen cooked bite-size Italian meatballs do not thaw

Garnish

  • finely chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Whisk together Heinz chili sauce, jellied cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a slow cooker until mostly smooth. Stir in frozen meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2 ½ hours or on LOW for 3 to 4 hours until meatballs are heated through and sauce thickens. For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered on HIGH for the last 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer meatballs and sauce to a serving dish, or serve straight from the slow cooker on warm. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 1mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cranberry Meatballs, Holiday Recipes, meatballs, party food, slow cooker
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