Hi, I'm Danelle and this is where I dish about my favorite recipes. I focus on simple, family friendly fare and try to make feeding the family a little bit easier for everyone.
Ingredients
2 pounds pre-cooked frozen meatballs
1 (14 oz.) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (12 oz.) bottle chili sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Directions
In a large bowl, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice and Worcestershire (if using). Place meatballs in a slow cooker. Cover with sauce mixture. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until meatballs are heated through.
Let's Dish
These are a lot like those grape jelly meatballs (I know, it sounds weird, but they're pretty good) using cranberry sauce in place of the jelly. I like these even more, and with the cranberries, they're perfect for the holidays. We always have a selection of appetizers on Christmas Eve and these are always a favorite. Best of all, they're so, so easy. I like them without the Worcestershire sauce, but if you like them a bit more savory, it's a good addition. If the sauce seems too tart after cooking for several hours, you can also add a bit more sugar.
Who Dished It Up First
This recipe was passed along to me at a church recipe exchange featuring favorite holiday dishes.
I know these are wonderful! My hubby made me the grape jelly meatballs against my will, but I loved them ;o) And they are the first to go at parties. Love your blog, and will be following.
ReplyDeleteMy grandma was just telling me about these but she only used the cranberry sauce and chili sauce, I'm going to have to try them out! It does sound strange but oh so good!:)
ReplyDeleteI never thought of cranberries with meatballs, I like that!
ReplyDeleteThese are great holiday time appetizers- easy too! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOff the bat I wouldn't think this something I like but it does sound interesting and I've learned to be more adventurous.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a delicious and blessed Thanksgiving!
~ingrid
i have never heard or seen anything like this! very cool!
ReplyDeleteI have never made these but they are delicious! Your make me wish I had some right now!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great! Cranberries and meatballs makes a very interesting combination. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThese meatballs looks great, and your picture is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWHat a quick and easy recipe!
ReplyDeletei too have tried the grape jelly version of these...but i love the idea of cranberry...so festive and a bit more sophisticated. thank you for sharing this great recipe with tuesday night supper club.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting recipe! I have some leftover cranberries and I wonder if I could make this with them. Thanks!
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