Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs
Indulge in the festive flavors of Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs, a delightful blend of savory ground beef and sweet cranberry sauce. These tender meatballs are perfect for holiday gatherings, easy to prepare, and guaranteed to impress your guests. With their vibrant color and irresistible taste, they make an ideal appetizer or main dish, bringing joy to any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 (24 meatballs) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion powder, garlic powder, soy sauce, and thyme until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the cranberry sauce until bubbly. Add baked meatballs and gently stir to coat.
- Serve on a platter and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg