Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
Instructions
Prepare the Meatballs
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.
Prepare the Sauce
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce until well blended.
Combine and Serve
- Coat the Meatballs: Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and toss them in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve Warm: Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy while warm!
- Prep Time: 20 min.
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 meatballs
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 5g