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Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

These glazed meatballs are saucy and savory, coated in a delicious semi-homemade cranberry barbecue sauce that takes just five ingredients. It's the ultimate party meatball recipe for the holiday season!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword BBQ Meatballs, Cranberry BBQ Sauce, Glazed Meatballs, Party Meatballs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 264kcal
Author Cara Harbstreet

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cooked meatballs or about 40-50 meatballs
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce Kansas City-style or ketchup and molasses based
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce or cranberry jelly
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup

Instructions

  • Cook the meatballs according to package instructions (about 12-15 minutes for oven or air fryer cooking methods).
  • Meanwhile, add the remaining ingredients to a small saucepan. Whisk together over low or medium heat until it reaches a low simmer. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Toss the cooked meatballs together with the cranberry barbecue sauce until fully coated and glazed. Transfer to a large serving bowl or keep warm in a crock pot or slow cooker. Serve with cocktail skewers or large toothpicks.

Notes

Suggested serving size is 3-4 meatballs per person, adjust yield accordingly for the number of people you plan to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg