Description
These Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are bursting with festive flavors, making them a perfect addition to any holiday gathering. Easy to prepare and delicious, they will be a hit with your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Cranberry Sauce
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1 Onion, minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Dried herbs (like thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and any dried herbs you’re using.
- Form the Meatballs: Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Arrange on a Baking Sheet: Place the meatballs on a lined or greased baking sheet, ensuring they have some space between them.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, heat the cranberry sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Combine: Once the meatballs are cooked, carefully transfer them to the saucepan with the warmed cranberry sauce.
- Serve: Serve the Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy appetizers.
- Experiment with different herbs for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg