Crockpot Cranberry Turkey Meatballs

Turkey meatballs are slow cooked in a tangy sweet and mildly smoky sauce creating a festive holiday appetizer that's easy to prepare. Can be served as an appetizer for gatherings or as a main course for a cozy dinner. Garnished with rosemary and fresh cranberries, this dish is a welcome sight for any holiday table. Can be made with plant-based meatballs for a vegetarian option.

Course Appetizers, Dinner

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Recipe Type 5-Ingredient, Camping, Christmas, Crockpot, Football Food, Kid-Friendly, Meatballs, New Year's Eve, Party, Served Hot, Turkey

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings Servings

Calories 245kcal

Author Angela G.

Equipment

crockpot

Ingredients

32 oz frozen turkey meatballs
14 oz jellied cranberry sauce (canned)
12 oz chili sauce
1 cup fresh cranberries (reserve a few for garnish)
3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary (for garnish)

For Serving

toothpicks

Instructions

Combine frozen meatballs, jellied cranberry sauce, chili sauce, and fresh cranberries in a large crockpot.
Heat on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
Gently fold to combine sauce ingredients, then add a few fresh cranberries and sprigs of rosemary for garnish before serving.

Notes

*To make this dish vegetarian, use meatless "meatballs."

Chili sauce can be found in the condiments aisle.

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