Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs: Easy Turkey Bacon Delight for Gatherings
Delightful turkey bacon meatballs glazed with a zesty cranberry sauce, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Heat over medium heat until warmed through.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, toss them in the cranberry sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Consider using fresh cranberries for a more tart flavor.
- These meatballs can be served with toothpicks for easy serving at parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Christmas, Cranberry, Meatballs, Turkey, Bacon, Festive, Gatherings