Quick Cranberry Meatballs (Christmas Recipe)
Elevate your holiday gatherings with these delightful Quick Cranberry Meatballs. A perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, these meatballs are not only easy to prepare but also a crowd favorite. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a dish that impresses guests of all ages. Ideal for Christmas parties or family dinners, these meatballs can be made ahead and reheated for your convenience, allowing you to focus on enjoying the festivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small onion (grated or finely diced)
- 1 ½ pounds very lean ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups cranberry sauce (homemade or packaged)
- 1 cup tomato ketchup
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated onion, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until mixed.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F/70°C).
- Meanwhile, mix cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan; heat gently until warmed.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg