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Cranberry meatballs on a serving dish with tooth picks beside them.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

These Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs combine tangy cranberry sauce with juicy meatballs, perfect for appetizers or main dishes. Easy to make and full of flavor, they're a hit at any gathering!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 342 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 batch Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce About 1½ -2 cups
  • 2 pounds frozen meatballs store-bought or homemade
  • 1½ cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the Cranberry Sauce, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well mixed.
  • Place the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker.
  • Pour the cranberry sauce mixture over the meatballs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the meatballs are coated in the sauce.
  • Serve the meatballs warm, either as an appetizer or over rice or noodles as a main dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 22gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1197mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 6gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Crock Pot, Easy, Holidays, Potluck, Slow Cooker
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