Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs
Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly saucy, these crockpot cranberry meatballs are a holiday classic made easy. Frozen meatballs simmer slowly in a cozy blend of cranberry sauce, chili sauce, BBQ sauce, and brown sugar until glazed and tender. Toss in a handful of cranberries for a festive pop of color, then garnish with fresh parsley right before serving!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Servings: 6
- 48 ounces frozen meatballs
- 14 ounces cranberry sauce
- 12 ounce chili sauce
- 1 cup bbq sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup frozen cranberries
- Parsley for garnish
Add the meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs into your slow cooker and spread them out evenly.
Make the sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, BBQ sauce, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
Combine: Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat them completely.
Top it off: Sprinkle the cranberries evenly over the top.
Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours, until the sauce is bubbly and the meatballs are heated through.
Garnish & serve: Before serving, garnish with extra cranberries and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.