Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are a must-try dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors in a delightful bite-sized package. These tender meatballs, coated in a rich cranberry barbecue sauce, are perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to casual game day snacking. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they will be the star of your table, leaving everyone craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 meatballs (6 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce until warmed through.
- Toss baked meatballs in the sauce until fully coated; simmer on low for about five minutes.
- Serve warm on a platter with additional sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg