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Cranberry BBQ Meatballs on Toothpicks

Cranberry BBQ Meatballs on Toothpicks: A Holiday Delight

Cranberry BBQ Meatballs on Toothpicks are a festive treat that unites sweet and smoky flavors, making them a perfect crowd-pleaser for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken for lighter option
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs plain or seasoned
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 small Onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika optional
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1 can Canned Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce star ingredient
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce smoky or hickory variety
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard optional
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes if a little heat is desired
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients and mix gently.
  3. Form the mixture into 1 to 1½ inch balls, making approximately 24 meatballs.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, combine all BBQ sauce ingredients and simmer for 5-8 minutes.
  6. Toss the baked meatballs in the warm BBQ sauce until coated.
  7. Skewer each meatball with toothpicks, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the meatball mixture. Prepare and bake the meatballs a day in advance for easy hosting.

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