Cranberry Meatballs
December 21, 2011 in appetizer, beef
My husband and I have had an argument going for at least 4 years now. About grape jelly meatballs.
You know the ones. The meatballs with grape jelly and Heinz chili sauce. He swears he’s never tried them and I have trouble believing it because every potluck, every family gathering, every church picnic… I’m pretty sure they all include grape jelly meatballs.
That’s not the argument though. I want to make the meatballs! Every few months I ask if he wants me to make them and he always makes a disgusted face and tells me to shut my mouth.
So I tricked him. I made these which are pretty much those meatballs but with cranberry sauce instead of the jelly. And he went nuts over them! He ate them on toothpicks, he made sandwiches with them (gag me), and he eventually just shoveled them in his mouth.
They’re delicious – not as sweet as the jelly ones but every bit as amazing! They would be perfect for a holiday get together!
from Pillsbury
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 – 4 hours until the meatballs are hot and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Love the twist! Grape Jelly meatballs are always on our New Years Eve menu!
mmm the grape jelly meatballs are my favorite little appetizers to serve for dinner parties. gosh, you’re making me crave some now! i love the spin that you gave on them with cranberry sauce. that’s so unique! never heard of it but now that I have, i shall give it a try next time :)
My Mom makes them like this now – she has for the last few years and yes I agree – they are way better!
Awesome idea!! And you are so funny ;D
I love meatballs! These looks great. I am searching for a meatball recipe for our appetizers on the 24th, might have to think about these!
Oh man, good twist on one of my favorite easy appetizers!! My husband would never eat this kind of meatball if he saw the ingredient list, but as long as I keep it secret, he’ll devour them. Men :)
I love those grape jelly meatballs, and these sound like a great twist!
I agree with you – those meatballs are everywhere! (Funnier too, that everyone seems to think they’re “my meatballs.”) But for good reason – they really are irresistible!
This kicks the pants of the grape jelly/chili sauce combo. The tartness totally does something for the meatballs. Love it!