Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, heat cranberry sauce with honey in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Transfer cooked meatballs to a serving dish and pour the warm cranberry sauce over them. Serve immediately or keep warm until serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced onion or garlic to the meat mixture.
- You can prepare the meatballs in advance and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking and simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg