Cranberry Sauce Meatballs

Cranberry Sauce Meatballs
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    6

Elevate your appetizer game with these delectable meatballs, where crispy fried onions replace breadcrumbs for an unforgettable savory crunch. Paired with a tangy cranberry-chili sauce, they're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, far exceeding the ordinary frozen variety.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    34 g
  • Cholesterol
    119 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    688 mg
  • Sugar
    20 g
  • Fat
    29 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add the ground beef, milk, minced onion, and salt. Mix thoroughly. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Gently fold in the crushed French-fried onions until evenly distributed throughout the mixture. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Shape the mixture into approximately 40 meatballs. Place them in a 9x13-inch baking dish. (10 minutes)

05

Step

In a separate bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and chili sauce using an electric hand mixer until smooth. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Pour about 2/3 of the sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs in the baking dish. Brush the remaining sauce over the meatballs to ensure they are fully coated. (3 minutes)

07

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through. Ensure no pink remains in the center. (60 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider browning the meatballs in a skillet before baking.
Adjust the sweetness and spice levels of the sauce by experimenting with different ratios of cranberry sauce and chili sauce.
These meatballs are delicious served hot as an appetizer or as a main course with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.

Donnie Hirthe

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 2 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Gust Von

    Super easy and quick recipe!

  • Dedrick Dooley

    My kids devoured these. So much better than the frozen kind!

  • Sasha Zieme

    I was skeptical, but these are surprisingly delicious!

  • Tia Wolff

    Doubled the batch for a family gathering and there were no leftovers!

  • Jordan Sawayn

    I added a bit of garlic powder to the meat mixture and it was amazing!

  • Opal Hettingerkris

    These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the crispy onions.

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