Mini Party Meatballs with Cranberry BBQ Glaze
Baked mini meatballs coated in a sweet-savory cranberry barbecue glaze, designed for party appetizers and easy entertaining.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Cranberry BBQ Glaze
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk and stir until the breadcrumbs are fully moistened.
- Add the ground meat, egg, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the bowl.
- Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- Shape the mixture into small, evenly sized mini meatballs.
- Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- While the meatballs bake, combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce in a saucepan.
- Heat the glaze over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven once baked.
- Transfer the meatballs into the saucepan and gently toss to coat evenly with glaze.
- Serve the glazed meatballs warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Use thick cranberry sauce and keep glaze warm for best coating consistency.