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Cranberry Meatballs Recipe

These crockpot cranberry meatballs are the perfect make-ahead appetizer. With only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, these meatballs are easy enough for every day and delicious enough for a party! These meatballs are sweet and tangy with just a hint of heat!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces sweet chili sauce 1 bottle
  • 14 ounces jellied cranberry sauce 1 can
  • 16 ounces frozen meatballs 1 bag (about 36 meatballs)

Instructions

  • Add the sweet chili sauce and cranberry sauce to a crockpot and stir to combine.
    14 ounces sweet chili sauce, 14 ounces jellied cranberry sauce
    cranberry mixture in the pot
  • Add the frozen meatballs and toss to coat them with sauce.
    16 ounces frozen meatballs
    meatballs and cranberry mixture in a crockpot
  • Set the slow cooker to low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
    meatballs in a crockpot
  • Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and enjoy. These meatballs can be kept warm for up to 1 hour.

Notes

  • Be sure to spray your crockpot with nonstick spray before adding the meatballs and sauce.
  • Feel free to try this recipe with whole cranberry sauce for a different texture!
  • You can keep the meatballs warm in the pot for 1 hour after cooking.
Storage: Store cranberry meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 6meatballs | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg