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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Place the frozen meatballs into the crock pot.
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.
Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs in the crock pot. Stir gently to ensure all meatballs are coated in the sauce.
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.
Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly, switch the crock pot to the 'keep warm' setting.
Serve the meatballs warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.8 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.8 g | 374% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 534 mg | 178% | |
| Sodium | 11827 mg | 514% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.6 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 242.6 g | ||
| Protein | 150.8 g | 302% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 485 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2326 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
