Description
This festive slow cooker cranberry meatball recipe is the perfect twist on the traditional grape jelly meatballs, with a tangy cranberry kick that will impress your guests. It’s so easy to make with just four ingredients, and the result is a flavorful and colorful appetizer or party dish. You can use fresh cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving or the canned version. The addition of chili sauce and brown sugar adds just the right balance of sweetness and tang. Serve them with tiny forks on a red plate for a gourmet touch that feels extra special!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag frozen meatballs (about 28 oz)
- 1 can (14 oz) whole cranberry sauce (or fresh cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving)
- 1 jar (12 oz) chili sauce or cocktail sauce
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Place the frozen meatballs in the crockpot.
- Add the cranberry sauce (whole or jellied) and chili sauce. Mix well.
- Stir in the brown sugar to balance the tanginess of the cranberry sauce.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once cooked, serve on a festive red plate with small forks (found at the Dollar Tree) for a gourmet touch. Alternatively, serve straight from the crockpot for an easy family meal.
- Cook Time: 4 hours