Looking for a delicious, festive and easy appetizer or main course for your next holiday party? Look no further than these cranberry BBQ crockpot meatballs!
These easy crockpot meatballs are smothered in a sweet and tangy cranberry BBQ sauce that’s perfect for parties, holidays, or just a weeknight meal.
With just 5 minutes of prep, this recipe is a total crowd-pleaser!
So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!
Ingredients
- Frozen appetizer-sized meatballs
- BBQ sauce
- Jellied cranberry sauce
- Fresh parsley
- Black pepper
How to make the meatballs
- To make the meatballs, combine the BBQ sauce, cranberry sauce, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the thawed meatballs to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Transfer the meatballs to a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve warm.
Tip:
For a more glaze-like consistency, remove the lid from the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Here are some other ideas for how to use leftover BBQ meatballs:
- Add them to a salad: Cranberry meatballs can add a delicious and protein-packed twist to a salad. You could add them to a green salad, a pasta salad, or a quinoa salad.
- Use them as a topping for pizza: Cranberry meatballs can add a sweet and savory flavor to pizza. You could top a pizza with cranberry meatballs, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings.
- Add them to a sandwich: Cranberry meatballs can add a delicious and hearty flavor to a sandwich. You could add them to a hoagie roll, a sub roll, or a slider bun.
- Use them in a pasta dish: Cranberry meatballs can add a delicious and protein-packed twist to a pasta dish. This makes a quick and easy weeknight meal.
No matter how you serve them, these cranberry BBQ meatballs are sure to be a hit!
How to Store Leftover Cranberry Meatballs
Cranberry meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Leftovers can be a great way to save time and money.
They are also a great way to use up leftover meatballs.
How to store
- Let the meatballs cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Tips for reheating leftover cranberry meatballs
- If the meatballs are dry, you can add a splash of water or broth before reheating them.
- To prevent the meatballs from drying out, you can cover them with a lid or foil while reheating them.
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Easy and Festive Cranberry BBQ Crockpot Meatballs
Easy and festive cranberry BBQ crockpot meatballs: a delicious appetizer that's perfect for your next holiday party! Just a few simple ingredients and your slow cooker are all you need to make these crowd-pleasers. Save the recipe now and be the talk of the party!
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen appetizer-sized meatballs, thawed
- 2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 cups jellied cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, cranberry sauce, parsley, and pepper.
- Add the thawed meatballs to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Transfer the meatballs to a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- If desired, garnish with fresh parsley and black pepper.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 401Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 60mgSodium 1186mgCarbohydrates 42gFiber 3gSugar 31gProtein 14g