Description
Juicy, sweet, and irresistible meatballs infused with cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef and pork, or turkey/chicken for a lighter option)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, cranberry sauce, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices. Mix gently.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through (165°F/74°C).
- For added flavor, toss the meatballs in a skillet with a splash of cranberry sauce and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender. Let rest after cooking for juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatballs, cranberry, holiday recipes, festive appetizers, Christmas food