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quick Christmas cranberry meatballs holiday platter

Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs


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  • Author: Amanda Thompson
  • Total Time: 35-45 minutes
  • Yield: 32 meatballs 1x

Description

Festive and quick, these cranberry meatballs combine sweet-tart sauce with savory pork for an easy holiday favorite.


Ingredients

Scale

1 small onion (grated or finely diced)

lbs lean ground pork

1 cup breadcrumbs

2 large eggs

⅓ cup ketchup

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

¼ cup chopped parsley

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

2 cups cranberry sauce

1 cup ketchup

3 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Mix all meatball ingredients until combined and form 32 balls.

3. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.

4. Simmer sauce ingredients in skillet until smooth.

5. Add meatballs, coat with sauce, and simmer 5–10 minutes.

6. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Make ahead: prepare up to 2 days early and reheat before serving.

Freeze up to 3 months in airtight container with sauce.

  • Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4-6 servings
  • Calories: 1200-1400
  • Sugar: 60 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 70 g
  • Saturated Fat: 25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 40 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 140 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 95 g
  • Cholesterol: 300 mg