CRANBERRY-GLAZED APPETIZER MEATBALLS

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Cranberries balance the spicy flavor of chili sauce in a fabulous holiday appetizer.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 can (16-oz size) jellied cranberry sauce (1 cup)
60 fresh cranberries, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir meatball ingredients until well mixed. Shape into 1-inch balls; place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, stir sauce ingredients until well blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add meatballs to sauce; stir to coat. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Thread cranberries on toothpicks; stick toothpicks in meatballs to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

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