Cranberry Meatballs Recipe

Name: Cranberry Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 beaten egg; 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs; 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted almonds; 2 tablespoons snipped dried cranberries or snipped golden raisins; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice; 1/2 pound ground raw chicken or turkey; 1/2 pound ground pork; Nonstick cooking spray; 3/4 cup catsup; 1 8-ounce can jellied cranberry sauce; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Servings: persons

1 beaten egg
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped toasted almonds
2 tablespoons snipped dried cranberries or snipped golden raisins
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice
1/2 pound ground raw chicken or turkey
1/2 pound ground pork
Nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup catsup
1 8-ounce can jellied cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

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1 For meatballs, in a large bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, almonds,
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cranberries or raisins, onion, and cloves or allspice. Add ground
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chicken or turkey and pork; mix well. Shape into 30 meatballs.
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2 Lightly coat a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Place
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meatballs in pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 18 minutes or
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until done (165 degrees F).
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3 Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet stir together catsup, cranberry
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sauce, vinegar, and dry mustard. Add baked meatballs; stir gently to
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coat. Heat through. Transfer to a 1-quart crockery cooker. Cover and
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keep warm on low-heat setting up to 2 hours. Makes 30 meatballs (30
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servings).
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4 Make-Ahead Tip: Up to 1 day ahead, make and shape meatballs. Place
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on the baking sheet and refrigerate. Two hours before serving, bake
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meatballs and continue as directed.

334

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 beaten egg, 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs, 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted almonds, 2 tablespoons snipped dried cranberries or snipped golden raisins, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cranberry Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

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