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Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

Cranberry BBQ Crockpot Meatballs

Delicious Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are a savory, sweet, and tangy treat perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 32 oz frozen appetizer size meatballs thawed (approximately 60-65 meatballs)
Sauces
  • 17 oz BBQ sauce
  • 14 oz jellied cranberry sauce or equivalent amount of homemade cranberry sauce
Garnishes
  • fresh parsley minced (optional garnish)
  • black pepper optional garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce and cranberry sauce. Set aside.
  2. Add thawed meatballs to the bottom of the slow cooker, pour sauce over top, and stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours.
  4. For a more glaze-like consistency, take the lid off during the last 30 minutes to an hour.
  5. If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs are versatile and can be paired with a variety of sides for a full meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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