Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Meatballs Crock Pot
Transform your next gathering with these Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Meatballs made effortlessly in a crock pot! This crowd-pleasing appetizer combines tender, fully cooked meatballs with a luscious sauce made from tangy cranberry sauce, savory chili sauce, and a hint of brown sugar for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. A dash of red pepper flakes and aromatic garlic and onion powders elevate the flavor profile, making every bite irresistibly bold. With just 5 minutes of prep and the convenience of slow cooking, this recipe allows you to focus on entertaining while your crock pot works its magic. Serve these delectable meatballs as a warm appetizer or over rice for an impressive, no-stress main dish that’s sure to impress. Perfect for holiday gatherings, game day parties, or any special occasion, these cranberry-glazed meatballs are a surefire hit!
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Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 14 oz cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry)
- 12 oz chili sauce
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Directions
Step 1
Place the frozen meatballs into the crock pot.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs in the crock pot. Stir gently to ensure all meatballs are coated in the sauce.
Step 4
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally to make sure the sauce evenly coats the meatballs.
Step 5
Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly, switch the crock pot to the 'keep warm' setting.
Step 6
Serve the meatballs warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1687.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3547.4 |
| Total Fat 192.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 74.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 533.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11827.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 307.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 242.6g | |
| Protein 150.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 485.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2326.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories