Quick Cranberry Meatballs: Easy Holiday Treat with Turkey Bacon
Delicious and easy to prepare, these Quick Cranberry Meatballs make a perfect holiday appetizer using turkey bacon and a flavorful cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, diced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and brown sugar. Heat over medium until warm.
- Serve meatballs with warm cranberry sauce drizzled over the top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped herbs like parsley or thyme to the meatball mixture.
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and warmed in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Quick Cranberry Meatballs, Christmas Recipe, holiday appetizer