Crock O Cranberry Meatballs
Transform your next gathering into a feast of flavor with these irresistible Crock O Cranberry Meatballs. This effortless slow-cooker recipe combines tender, savory frozen meatballs with a tangy-sweet sauce made from whole cranberry sauce, smoky barbecue sauce, and a hint of Worcestershire for depth. A touch of brown sugar balances the flavors, while garlic powder and black pepper add just the right amount of seasoning. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or served over rice or pasta for a comforting main dish, these meatballs require just five minutes of prep before simmering to perfection in your slow cooker. Ideal for holiday parties or casual get-togethers, this easy recipe is guaranteed to delight any palate.
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Ingredients
- 32 ounces Frozen meatballs
- 14 ounces Whole cranberry sauce
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until the sauce is smooth.
Step 2
Place the frozen meatballs into a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
Step 3
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs, ensuring each meatball is coated.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low heat for 3 hours or until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is thickened.
Step 5
Stir occasionally during cooking to ensure even coating of the sauce.
Step 6
Once done, set the slow cooker to 'warm' and serve the meatballs directly from the slow cooker, or transfer them to a serving dish.
Step 7
Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer or enjoy them over cooked rice or pasta as a main dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1592.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3673.5 |
| Total Fat 194.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 74.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 533.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10140.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 363.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 257.5g | |
| Protein 131.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 558.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2999.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories