Description
These Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are a festive and flavorful dish that combines sweet and savory elements for a perfect holiday appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, combine cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
Notes
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy eating.
- Adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Christmas Cranberry Meatballs