Description
These Slow Cooker Cranberry Glazed Meatballs with BBQ Sauce are tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet-tangy glaze made with cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, and brown sugar. They’re the perfect easy appetizer or main dish for parties, potlucks, or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
2 pounds frozen cocktail-size meatballs
1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Place frozen meatballs in a slow cooker and pour the cranberry-BBQ mixture over them, stirring to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours, until meatballs are heated through and the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Stir gently before serving and spoon extra sauce over the top if desired.
- Serve straight from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving dish and garnish as desired.
Notes
Use turkey or chicken meatballs for a lighter option.
Add hot sauce or chipotle for extra heat.
Substitute jellied cranberry sauce for a smoother glaze.
Top with sliced green onions or sesame seeds for a fresh finish.
Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–6 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
