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5 from 2 votes

Cranberry Meatballs

Hearty meatballs slow simmered in a slow cooker in a tangy, tart cranberry sauce that are a perfect meaty appetizer!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: slow cooker
Keyword: appetizer, cranberry, crock pot, meatball, slow cooker
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 435kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs frozen pre-cooked meatballs
  • ½ cup chili sauce
  • ½ cup BBQ Sauce
  • 14 oz jellied cranberry sauce
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  • In the slow cooker, combine the meatballs, chili sauce, BBQ sauce, jellied cranberry sauce, orange juice, orange zest, and honey. Stir everything together.
  • Place the lid on your slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours. 
  • Once the cooking time is up. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top.
  • Serve these slow cooker cranberry meatballs as an appetizer or as a main dish with a side of rice or mashed potatoes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1167mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g