If you’re pushed for time and need an awesome meatball recipe for dinner or a gathering… look no further. These Crock Pot Cranberry Meatballs taste like you spent an eternity on them and they’re soooo easy!
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I love a good easy recipe. My dog Baby got sick recently with an eye problem so I spent most of the weekend watching her… it was nice to throw this recipe together quickly and have a good meal without a lot of hassle.
I made THE BEST subs with these meatballs! It was so easy just to throw them under the broiler a few minutes to melt the parmesan cheese. BAM and dinner was done. 😮
The combination of cranberry sauce, chili sauce, honey and seasonings is freakin’ phenomenal! It was all I could do not to eat some of these meatballs before photographing. They’re perfect on sub rolls, over pasta or as an appetizer to take to your next gathering. A no-fuss recipe that’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Crock Pot Cranberry Meatballs
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 mins
Description
A no fuss recipe for easy Crock Pot Cranberry Meatballs that’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 pounds fully cooked frozen meatballs, thawed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, honey, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Stir until smooth.
- Place meatballs in your slow cooker. Cover with sauce and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until sauce is bubbly and hot and meatballs are heated through. Stir occasionally during cooking if possible.
Notes
Adapted from Ocean Spray
Mike Gothard says
Going to make these tomorrow…can’t wait…huge cranberry lover 🙂 Thanks, Amy 🙂
Amy says
I hope you enjoy the meatballs, Mike! Happy New Year!
Donna Crossman says
This is a spin off of the old faithful grape jelly and Chile sauce recipe. I’m gonna try it this Sunday for a brunch bring a dish. It sounds delicious and I know it will be good because I’ve made the grape jelly one tons of times. Can’t wait!
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Amy says
Thanks so much, Donna – I hope you enjoy it as much as I have over the years! 🙂
Esther says
Can I use sicilian style meatballs, they already come with spice.
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Esther, I haven’t tried this recipe using Sicilian meatballs but think they would be fine to use. Let us know how it turns out! 🙂
Lorna king says
How many people does this recipe serve. And also any ideas what to serve on the side
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Lorna, this recipe yields 2 pounds of meatballs. It depends on whether you’re using them for subs or as an appetizer. It’s hard to say the serving size (if served as an appetizer, it depends on your guest’s appetite). If served in sub rolls for dinner, I’d say this would be approximately 4-6 servings.
Cathy says
Can put fresh meat balls instead of frozen
Pauline says
Can you place the meatballs in frozen and let it cook in a slow cooker all day for anout 8 hours
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Pauline, I’ve never tested this recipe with frozen meatballs so I can’t say with complete certainty. Hope you enjoy if you make these meatballs! 🙂
Nancy says
Hi Pauline – I made these and did not thaw the meatballs. They came out delicious.
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks, Nancy! 🙂
Nancy says
What type of hot sauce do you use?
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Nancy, it’s chili sauce. I used Heinz but there are definitely other brands. Here is the link to it. Hope you enjoy! 🙂
Nancy says
Hi Amy – I’m so glad I asked. I was about to put a whole bottle of siracha in there! I had never even heard of chili sauce before. They came out perfect – thank you!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Nancy, Oh noooooooo! I’m laughing about the sriracha (that would have been HOT to say the least!). So happy to hear you enjoyed the meatballs! 🙂
Arthur in the Garden! says
Yum! That looks perfect!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks so much, Arthur… they were so easy and delicious! 🙂
Leah says
Are they spicy?
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Leah! No, not really… they’re very savory. Hope you enjoy them if you make them! 🙂
Honeycutt says
Thank you The Blond Cook for giving and showing these great recipes!!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks so much! 🙂