Quick Cranberry Meatballs: Your Easy Holiday Party Delight

Quick Cranberry Meatballs are a festive dish that blends tangy sweetness with savory goodness, perfect for holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 8 meatballs

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 lb Ground Pork Use lean ground pork (90-95% lean)
1 cup Breadcrumbs Acts as a binder; substitute with crushed crackers or gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed
1 large Egg Essential for binding the mixture; no substitutes recommended
1 tsp Onion Powder Delivers extra flavor; substitute with garlic powder or fresh onions
1 tsp Garlic Powder Adds aroma and taste; use fresh minced garlic for a bolder flavor
1 tsp Dried Oregano Enhances overall flavor; substitute with dried thyme if desired
to taste Salt Adjust to your taste preference
to taste Pepper Adjust to your taste preference

For the Sauce

1 cup Jellied Cranberry Sauce Sweet and tangy base; whole cranberry can be used
1 tbsp Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
1 tbsp Mustard Dijon or yellow mustard works perfectly

For Garnishing

2 tbsp Chopped Parsley Optional garnish for a fresh touch

Equipment

Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl
Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients: ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Form the mixture into approximately 32 medium-sized meatballs, each about 1 inch thick. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 160℉ (70℃).
In a skillet, combine jellied cranberry sauce, soy sauce, and mustard over medium heat. Stir until gently boiling.
Transfer the baked meatballs to the skillet, allowing them to simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
Optionally garnish the meatballs with chopped parsley before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat them in the sauce for easy serving at gatherings.

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