Thanksgiving Bites over Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Name: Thanksgiving Bites over Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Chicken; 2 whole Apples, Cored And Finely Diced; 1/2 whole White Onion, Diced; 5 leaves Sage; 1 whole Egg; 1/2 cups Applesauce; 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon Salt; 3 cups Fresh Cranberries; 1 cup Water; 3/4 cups Sugar

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, thoroughly combine all of the meatball ingredients, form into your preferred size meatballs, and line them up on a rimmed baking sheet.
3
Place in oven and cook uncovered for 40 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the meatballs are golden brown.
4
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the cranberry sauce.
5
Place the cranberries, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
6
Using a whisk, combine ingredients.
7
Bring to a boil and whisk again.
8
Continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes until the cranberries have burst and the sauce is formed.
9
Remove from heat.
10
To plate, place desired amount of cranberry sauce on the plate and top with meatballs.

503

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Chicken, 2 whole Apples, Cored And Finely Diced, 1/2 whole White Onion, Diced, 5 leaves Sage, and more.

Yes, Thanksgiving Bites over Fresh Cranberry Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!