Description
Golden Fast Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are the perfect festive appetizer that combines savory meatballs with a sweet-tart cranberry glaze. Bursting with holiday flavors, these delightful bites are easy to make and sure to impress your guests at any gathering. Whether served warm or cold, they are a must-have for your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, and soy sauce; mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- While baking, heat cranberry sauce and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the cranberry sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg