How to Make Cranberry Sauce Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a unique and flavorful dish to serve at your next gathering? Look no further than these delectable cranberry sauce meatballs! Bursting with the tangy sweetness of cranberry sauce and the savory goodness of meatballs, this dish is sure to be a hit with your guests.

Not only are these meatballs delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to make. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a mouthwatering appetizer or main course that wi...

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Ingredients

  • 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®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 40 meatballs

  • 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

    492 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 688mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 310mg