Move over, boring party appetizers: These cranberry cocktail meatballs are taking center stage!
Whether you need some scrumptious appetizers for an office party or are looking for fancy New Year’s Eve recipes for a party at home, you’re going to love these sweet and spicy meatballs.
Drenched with a sweet-hot sauce made with seasonal cranberry sauce, chili sauce and red pepper jelly, this holiday appetizer is destined to become your go-to party nibble.
Better still: You can hold these in a slow-cooker for several hours — ideal if you need to make them well ahead of the scheduled festivities.
Consider making a double batch even for a small party gathering, because your guests will gobble these meatballs right up and ask for more.
Admittedly, buying frozen premade meatballs cuts down on the prep time for this party appetizer; however, we strongly recommend that you get your hands in the ground beef and discover meatball-making for the simple cooking pleasure it is.
It’s even more fun when you enlist a family member or friend to help you make these irresistible bites of savory succulence.
1 pound 80/20 ground beef1/3 medium onion, finely diced1 large egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup whole milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 scallions, green part only sliced (for garnish)
Sauce:
1 can (12 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce1 jar (12 ounces) chili sauce1 jar (10.5 ounces) red pepper jelly2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoons lemon juice
