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Best Holiday Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs

Sweet, tangy cranberry cocktail meatballs perfect for holiday parties and festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 32 oz frozen meatballs
Sauce
  • 14 oz whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Equipment

  • Large saucepan or slow cooker
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a large saucepan or slow cooker.
  2. Add frozen meatballs and stir until coated.
  3. Cook until heated through and sauce thickens.
  4. Serve warm, garnished if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Can be made ahead and kept warm in a slow cooker.

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