Cranberry Meatballs

These cranberry meatballs are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines sweet cranberry sauce with chili sauce in the crockpot, resulting in the perfect holiday appetizer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings meatballs

Calories 71kcal

Author Wanda Simone

Equipment

knife
cutting board
5 to 6 quart slow cooker
mixing spoon

Ingredients

1 10-ounce bottle chili sauce
1 14-ounce can (or 1½ cups) cranberry sauce
32 ounces frozen pre-cooked turkey meatballs
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional for garnish

Instructions

Pour the chili sauce and cranberry sauce into the crockpot.
1 10-ounce bottle chili sauce, 1 14-ounce can (or 1½ cups) cranberry sauce
Mix until combined.
Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
32 ounces frozen pre-cooked turkey meatballs
Toss until coated.
Cook on low for 4 hours or 2 hours on high.
Top with parsley if desired and enjoy.
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Notes

You can replace turkey meatballs with chicken or beef if desired.
For a milder flavor, use ketchup or BBQ sauce instead of the chili sauce.
Add 2 Tablespoons orange juice for extra flavor.
You can also add ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes for extra kick.

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