Cranberry Glazed Meatball Bliss
These cranberry glazed meatballs are a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors, perfect as an appetizer or main dish. They are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for about 20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until smooth.
- Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the saucepan and toss in the glaze until coated.
- Serve the glazed meatballs on a platter, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Serve with toothpicks for easy serving at gatherings.