Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs: Easy Turkey Bacon Delight for Festive Gatherings
Delve into a festive treat with these Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs, perfect for your holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, parsley, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly and form into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce in a pan and heat until warm.
- Once meatballs are done, toss them in the sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Christmas, meatballs, turkey, festive, gatherings