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Cranberry-Glazed Cocktail Meatballs (20-Min Party Bite)

20-Min Cranberry-Glazed Cocktail Meatballs Recipe


  • Author: Lina Kohn
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes - 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: About 40-50 meatballs
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Whip up these delicious Cranberry-Glazed Cocktail Meatballs in just 20 minutes! Perfect for any party or holiday gathering, these easy meatballs are a crowd-pleasing appetizer with a festive, sweet and tangy glaze.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (32 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry)
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce


Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.
  2. Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker, ensuring they are coated with the sauce.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, or on high for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
  4. Serve hot directly from the slow cooker with toothpicks for easy serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
  • You can also make these on the stovetop in a large pot over medium-low heat, stirring frequently for about 30 minutes.
  • These are best served immediately for optimal texture and warmth.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1-2 hours
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3-4 meatballs
  • Calories: 150-200
  • Sugar: 15-20g
  • Sodium: 400-500mg
  • Fat: 8-10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3-4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5-6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15-20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10-12g
  • Cholesterol: 30-40mg