Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Cranberry Special Meatballs, an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. These meatballs are not just any ordinary dish; they are a culinary masterpiece that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the savory richness of ground meat. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, with a juicy, tender interior and a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
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CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS
Cranberry sauce isn't just for turkey anymore! Combined with a few other ingredients, the Thanksgiving staple makes a perfect meatball topper. -Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare meatballs according to package directions. , In a large skillet, cook and stir remaining ingredients over medium heat until blended. Stir in meatballs; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS
Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together cranberry sauce, pepper jelly, lemon juice, and garlic salt in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium, whisking until mixture melts and is well blended, about 4 minutes. Add meatballs, stirring to coat in sauce. Cover and continuing cooking over medium until meatballs are thawed and sauce is beginning to bubble, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Uncover and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until meatballs are heated through and sauce is thickened giving the meatballs a glazed coating, about 6 minutes. Spoon meatballs on a platter; spoon additional sauce from pot over meatballs, and sprinkle evenly with jalapeño and parsley. Serve hot.
CRANBERRY MEATBALLS
Lots of people have asked me for this recipe, but I knew I had a real winner when my grandmother asked me for it! -Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first 8 ingredients. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. meatballs. Place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 20-25 minutes. Drain meatballs on paper towels. , In a large skillet, cook and stir sauce ingredients over medium heat until blended. Stir in meatballs; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CRANBERRY SPECIAL MEATBALLS
Quick and easy ~ few ingredients~ and can make ahead for the Holidays!! This recipe won first place in the cranberry appetizers in Wisconsin.
Provided by Carol Junkins
Categories Meat Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven 375 df ~ In large bowl combine beef, stuffing mix, eggs and onion, salt and pepper. Shape mix into 1 1/2" balls ~ Place on cookie sheet with rim and bake 15-20 min.
- 2. SAUCE: In medium saucepan combine the Cranberry Sauce, chille sauce, brown sugar and ginger. Heat til mixture come to boil. Stir frequently ~ combine balls and sauce. Keep warm in crockpot.
CRANBERRY MEATBALLS
This is a great recipe for people who would like to try something different for Thanksgiving. It makes a delicious side to any kind of turkey dish, and is very simple to make.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C).
- Mix together the hamburger, bread crumbs, eggs, soy sauce, pepper, garlic powder and ketchup. Form into small balls and bake for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice. Simmer and stir until smooth. Add meat balls and simmer for I hour. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 163.4 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1431.6 mg, Sugar 50.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter, tarter flavor than frozen or dried cranberries.
- Cook the meatballs thoroughly. The meatballs should be cooked until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Simmer the meatballs in the cranberry sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the meatballs to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. The meatballs can also be served as an appetizer or snack.
Conclusion:
Cranberry meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the cranberry sauce is tart and tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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