Description
Introducing the Festive Cranberry-Glazed Meatballs—a delightful twist on a traditional favorite! Ideal for holiday gatherings, this recipe blends the sweet tang of cranberries with zesty chili sauce, culminating in a uniquely flavorful appetizer. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or a festive party, these meatballs are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (2 lb) bag of frozen pre-cooked turkey meatballs
- 1 (12 ounce) bottle of chili sauce
- 1 (14 ounce) can of jellied cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons of orange juice
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- Optional: 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberry Sauce: Place the jellied cranberry sauce in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 45-second intervals, stirring between each, until the sauce is just melted.
- Mix the Ingredients: Whisk the melted cranberry sauce with the chili sauce, orange juice, and brown sugar until the mixture is mostly smooth.
- Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Place the frozen meatballs in a slow cooker. Pour the previously prepared sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cook: Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook the meatballs for 4 hours, until they are heated through and have absorbed the flavors of the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the cranberry-glazed meatballs hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours