🍴 Cranberry Meatballs

Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly savory, these Cranberry Meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser!

They’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and smothered in a glossy cranberry sauce that’s both festive and delicious.
Serve them as an appetizer, a holiday dish, or even over rice for a quick and comforting meal. 🎄🍽️

🌟 Why You’ll Love These Cranberry Meatballs

Perfect for Parties: Always the first to disappear from the buffet!
Easy Ingredients: Simple pantry staples and frozen meatballs if you’re short on time.
Sweet & Savory Balance: Tart cranberries meet juicy, savory meatballs 🍖🍒
Holiday Ready: Great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's!

🛒 Ingredients

For the meatballs (or use pre-made):

1 lb ground beef or turkey
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

For the cranberry sauce:

1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup chili sauce (like Heinz)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Optional: pinch of cayenne for a little heat 🔥

🍳 Instructions

Make the meatballs (if homemade):

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Form into small balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until browned and cooked through.

Make the sauce:

In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
Stir until smooth and bubbling.

Coat the meatballs:

Add the baked meatballs to the sauce.
Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and coated in the sticky cranberry glaze.

Serve: