Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs for a Festive Family Feast
These Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are the perfect festive appetizer that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Form into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve with cranberry and barbecue sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- These meatballs can also be served over rice or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 60