Quick Cranberry Meatballs (Christmas Recipe)
Quick Cranberry Meatballs are a festive and flavorful appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. This easy recipe combines the rich taste of lean ground pork with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, creating a delightful dish that will impress your guests. With only 15 minutes of preparation time and one pot needed for cooking, these meatballs allow you to enjoy more time with family and friends during the busy holiday season. Serve them warm as a standalone treat or pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for an extra burst of flavor. Whether you’re hosting a large gathering or an intimate get-together, these Quick Cranberry Meatballs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small onion (grated or finely diced)
- 1 pounds very lean ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (like panko)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cranberry sauce (homemade or packaged)
- 1 cup tomato ketchup (for sauce)
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated onion, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice; heat until combined.
- Toss meatballs in the warm sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg