Description
Quick Cranberry Meatballs are the ultimate festive appetizer, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. These savory bites combine lean ground pork with a tangy cranberry sauce glaze, delivering a delightful burst of flavor in every mouthful. With just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal cooking hassle, you can impress your guests without the stress. The sweet and slightly tart sauce complements the meatballs beautifully, making them a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults alike. Whether served on a platter, in sliders, or as part of a buffet spread, these Quick Cranberry Meatballs are sure to become a holiday favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small onion
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup tomato ketchup
- 2 cups cranberry sauce
- Brown sugar
- Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated onion, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- While baking, prepare the sauce by heating cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Toss baked meatballs in the sauce before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (30g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg