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Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs

Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs: Juicy Turkey Bacon Delight

A delightful holiday dish featuring juicy turkey meatballs with a tangy cranberry glaze.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the cranberry sauce and brown sugar. Spoon the mixture over the meatballs.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the glaze is bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
  • Serve with toothpicks for a fun appetizer.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12 grams
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 8 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 2 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 25 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Protein: 18 grams
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs, Turkey Meatballs, Holiday Recipes