Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

These Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs are easy to make and are great for serving at your next Christmas event  or holiday party!

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

I don’t know about you, but I love a good slow cooker appetizer that has few ingredients and is super quick to put together.

These Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs make a great protein to serve at any holiday party or event and they only require 3 easy ingredients!

The chili sauce gives them a little kick and the cranberry sauce gives them a great sweet, festive flavor. You could even make these as your main dish for a quick weeknight meal.

I know you and your family will love this quick and easy holiday recipe. Also, if you need more holiday or party recipe inspiration then don’t miss the recipes linked below. Enjoy!

How to Make Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs:

makes approx. 26 meatballs

Place frozen meatballs in the bowl of the slow cooker.

In a large bowl, whisk together the chili sauce and cranberry sauce. Pour sauce over the top of the meatballs. (NOTE: You can use BBQ sauce instead of chili sauce if you prefer.)

Cook meatballs on low for four hours or high for two hours, stirring halfway through cook time. Enjoy!

Need More Holiday Appetizer Recipes? Here are some of my favorites:

Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Sausage Pinwheels with Cream Cheese
Easy Homemade Ranch Party Mix
Ham and Swiss Sliders
Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Poppers

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

These Cranberry Meatballs are sure to be a hit at you next party.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time4 hrs

Total Time4 hrs 5 mins

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Crockpot, Easy, Slow Cooker

Servings: 8

Calories: 369kcal

Equipment

• Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 26 oz package frozen meatballs
• 12 oz bottle chili sauce
• 15.5 oz can jellied cranberry sauce

Instructions

• Place frozen meatballs in the bowl of the slow cooker.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the chili sauce and cranberry sauce. Pour sauce over the top of the meatballs.
• Cook meatballs on low for four hours or high for two hours, stirring halfway through cook time. Enjoy!

Notes

You can use BBQ sauce in place of the chili sauce if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg