Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey Meatballs
Sweet, tangy, and festive, these cranberry turkey meatballs are the easiest holiday appetizer or main dish.
Servings: 8
Calories: 310kcal
Equipment
- slow cooker
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 package 2 lb frozen pre-cooked turkey meatballs
- ½ cup chili sauce
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 can 14 oz jellied cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker.
- Place frozen meatballs inside.
- In a bowl, whisk cranberry sauce, chili sauce, BBQ sauce, orange juice, zest, and honey.
- Pour sauce over meatballs and stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW 4–6 hours or HIGH 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use whole-berry cranberry if you like more texture in the glaze.
- Add orange zest right before serving for extra freshness.
- Make it spicy by adding a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce.
- Keep them warm in the slow cooker during parties — no extra dishes needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 976mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3mg
