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Cranberry Sauce Meatballs

Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce Meatballs for Cozy Meals

This Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce Meatballs recipe offers a delightful fusion of flavors for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder or substitute with paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Fully Cooked Meatballs high quality

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper over medium heat, stirring continually for 4–5 minutes until bubbling.
  2. Once bubbling, reduce heat to low and let it simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  3. Gently add the fully cooked meatballs to the sauce, cover the saucepan, and heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat, transfer the meatballs to a serving platter, drizzling any remaining sauce over them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality meatballs to avoid a mushy texture and ensure the sauce is glossy for best results.

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