cranberry meatballs

Name: Cranberry Meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## MEATBALLS:; 1 1/2 pound(s) ground beef (80-20 or 90-10); 1/2 pound(s) pork suasage; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 slice(s) white bread, crumbled; 2 - eggs, beaten; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) dried parsley flakes; ## SAUCE:; 1 can(s) jellied cranberry sauce (14 oz); 1 jar(s) chili sauce (12 oz - I use Heinz); 3 tablespoon(s) brown sugar, packed; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice

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Vivian Queen-Chase

Benton, AR

Updated on Nov 2, 2020

Back in the '60s, our gas company put on what they called their Holiday Cooking show. This is adapted from one of those shows. We tried it that holiday season and it's been on our tables ever since. This is one of those recipes that became a tradition.

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Fantastic meatballs with a holiday flair. Using a combination of beef and pork for the homemade meatballs gave them a wonderful flavor. The seasonings are subtle but keep the meatballs from being plain. The sauce, being slightly sweet and full of tang, is what makes these special. The chili sauce and cranberry sauce are amazing together. We could not stop eating these. They're easy to throw together and perfect for any holiday event.

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

MEATBALLS:
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80-20 or 90-10)
1/2 pound pork suasage
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 slices white bread, crumbled
2 - eggs, beaten
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
SAUCE:
1 can jellied cranberry sauce (14 oz)
1 jar chili sauce (12 oz - I use Heinz)
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon lemon juice

How To Make cranberry meatballs

Step 1

To make the meatballs, combine all ingredients and mix well.

Step 2

Form into walnut-size balls. Place in a single layer in a 9"x13" pan or baking dish. It will be full.
Step 3

To make the sauce, add all ingredients to a saucepan and heat over medium until melted, stirring to combine.
Step 4

Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 5

Bake UNCOVERED for 45 minutes.
Step 6

NOTE: These are wonderful to make ahead and reheat or freeze after they are cooked. You can make the meatballs smaller and serve them with toothpicks at a party or just make the meatballs and use them with your own spaghetti sauce or gravy. I'd give them 10 stars.
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