Best 7 Meatballs With Cranberry Dipping Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Meatballs with Cranberry Dipping Sauce recipe. These juicy meatballs, crafted with a harmonious blend of ground beef, pork, and aromatic herbs, are perfectly complemented by the tangy and sweet cranberry dipping sauce. Elevate your meatballs with our variations, including turkey meatballs, vegetarian meatballs, and even a slow cooker option for effortless preparation. Dive into the delectable experience of homemade meatballs, whether you prefer them baked, fried, or simmered in a rich tomato sauce.

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CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS



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Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14-oz.) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (10.5-oz.) jar hot jalapeño pepper jelly
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 (1-lb.) pkg. frozen beef meatballs
1 small jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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.

MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY DIPPING SAUCE



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With their cranberry dipping sauce, these no-fuss appetizer meatballs make use of traditional Thanksgiving ingredients, so they're ideal around the holiday or anytime you're craving those favorite seasonal tastes.-Ann Baker, Texarkana, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cooked stuffing
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Place stuffing in a large bowl. Crumble ground turkey and pork sausage over stuffing and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; heat through. Serve with meatballs. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary. Meanwhile, combine and heat remaining sauce ingredients as directed. Serve over meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS



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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

2 packages (22 ounces each ) frozen fully cooked Angus beef meatballs
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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.

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Looking for a hearty appetizer recipe? Then check out these turkey meatballs served in cranberry sauce - ready in just 35 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
1/4 cup uncooked instant white or brown rice
1/4 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten, or 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
1 teaspoon salt, if desired
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 can (16 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except cranberry sauce and water. Shape mixture into about 45 (1-inch) balls.
  • Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads 165°F.
  • Gently stir in cranberry sauce and water. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until cranberry sauce is melted and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS



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Substituting French's® French-Fried Onions for bread crumbs, kicks this recipe up a notch. These meatballs are easy to make and much tastier than the frozen variety. Delicious with the traditional cranberry/chili sauce or your own favorite sauce.

Provided by Rick Liesmann

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large eggs
2 pounds ground beef
½ cup milk
1 small onion, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed French-fried onions (such as French's®)
1 (14 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce (such as Ocean Spray®)
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce (such as Heinz®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs in a mixing bowl. Add beef, milk, onion, and salt; mix well. Sprinkle in crumbled fried onions and mix until evenly combined.
  • Form the mixture into 40 meatballs and place into a 9x13-inch and 9x9-inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Blend cranberry sauce and chili sauce together in a bowl with an electric hand mixer.
  • Pour 2/3 of the sauce mixture over the meatballs. Brush the remaining sauce over to completely cover the meatballs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 118.7 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 688 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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These tender, flavor-packed meatballs are the perfect Thanksgiving party snack, but they'd also make an excellent meatball sub.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Thanksgiving     turkey     Cranberry     Cranberry Sauce     Sage     Meatball     Ginger     Dinner     Friendsgiving     Appetizer     Hors D'Oeuvre

Yield Makes 50 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground turkey
2 large eggs
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
4 teaspoons finely chopped sage, plus whole leaves for garnish (optional)
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 (14-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
  • Using your hands, mix pork, turkey, eggs, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, fennel, 4 tsp. chopped sage, 2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl until incorporated. Roll into 1" balls, making sure to pack firmly.
  • Transfer balls to prepared baking sheet, packing them snuggly. Roast meatballs until firm and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, ginger, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Using a pastry brush, generously coat meatballs with 1/3 cup cranberry sauce mixture. Return meatballs to oven and continue to bake until glaze is shiny and caramelized, about 5 minutes more.
  • Shake sheet to coat meatballs with sauce. Transfer remaining sauce to a serving bowl and transfer meatballs to a serving platter. Top meatballs with sage leaves before serving, if using.

4-INGREDIENT CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS



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Easy cranberry sauce meatballs that are a perfect appetizer for a gathering.

Provided by shannon

Time 4h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ (12 ounce) jar pickled jalapeno pepper slices, or to taste
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
2 (16 ounce) cans jellied cranberry sauce
2 (12 ounce) bottles chili sauce

Steps:

  • Drain jalapeno slices.
  • Put meatballs in a slow cooker. Add cranberry sauce, chili sauce, and jalapenos. Cook on High for 4 hours, stirring once every hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 229.8 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through before serving.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead.
  • Feel free to experiment with different dipping sauces. A honey mustard sauce or a barbecue sauce would also be delicious with these meatballs.
  • These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve them.

Conclusion:

These meatballs with cranberry dipping sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a weeknight dinner. The meatballs are moist and flavorful, and the cranberry dipping sauce is the perfect complement. Give this recipe a try the next time you're looking for something new and delicious to serve.

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