Description
Quick Cranberry Meatballs are the ultimate holiday appetizer, combining the sweetness of cranberry sauce with savory ground pork for a delightful flavor experience. These bite-sized treats are incredibly easy to prepare, making them perfect for busy festive gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dish ready in no time. Serve them on skewers, over rice, or simply with toothpicks for an elegant touch that your guests will love. Make ahead and freeze them for convenience during the hectic holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small onion (grated or finely diced)
- 1 ½ pounds very lean ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (like panko)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup tomato ketchup
- 2 cups cranberry sauce (homemade or packaged)
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated onion, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by heating cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once cooked, remove meatballs from the oven and pour the warm sauce over them before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (about 140g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg