Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs: Juicy Turkey Bacon Delight for Festive Gatherings
These Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs are the perfect festive appetizer, combining juicy turkey with the rich flavor of bacon and a delightful cranberry glaze.
- 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
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, mix cranberry sauce and brown sugar. Stir over medium heat until heated.
- Once the meatballs are done, toss them in the cranberry sauce and serve warm.
Notes
- You can add a splash of orange juice to the cranberry sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Christmas, meatballs, turkey, bacon, festive, appetizer