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Holiday Cranberry Orange Meatballs


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Festive meatballs coated in a sweet cranberry and tangy orange glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 lbs frozen or homemade meatballs
  • 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, combine the cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, and soy sauce over medium heat. Stir until well mixed and heated through.
  2. Add the meatballs to the skillet, gently coating them in the glaze.
  3. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is sticky and glossy.
  4. Serve warm as a festive appetizer.

Notes

For a bit of heat, consider adding a dash of red pepper flakes to the glaze. Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley for added color.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 meatballs
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg