Go Back
crockpot cranberry meatballs

Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs

Cranberry Meatballs – This Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs recipe is the ultimate dump-and-go meal for holidays! Made from scratch, these cranberry meatballs can be served as a delicious appetizer for a crowd, potluck, tailgate, parties or as a classic holiday side dish.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Turkey Meatballs
  • 2 lbs lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely grated onions
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
Cranberry Sauce
  • 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce (can sub jellied cranberry sauce)
  • 12 oz Heinz chili sauce (can sub BBQ sauce)
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Large rimmed baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • 6 quart crockpot

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently mix together the meatball ingredients until just combined.
  3. Roll small 1.5 inch meatballs and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake meatballs for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned. (You may need to add more time for larger meatballs.) Don’t worry if it’s not fully cooked through, it will continue to cook in the crockpot. Transfer the browned meatballs into the crockpot.
  5. In a bowl, combine the cranberry sauce ingredients and whisk together. Pour over the meatballs.
  6. Cover and cook for 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high, until the meatballs reach a minimal internal temperature of 145°F.