Ultimate Party Meatballs Recipe
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Ultimate Party Meatballs

By: Ocean Spray® and Heinz® 
"A new twist to a classic party appetizer, these easy to make meatballs are cooked in a cranberry-chili sauce and ready to serve your guests in minutes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (209)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle Heinz® Chili Sauce
  • 1 (2 pound) bag frozen, pre-cooked, cocktail-size meatballs

Directions

  1. Combine sauces in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth. Add meatballs. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.

Footnotes

  • Slow cooker Preparation: Place meatballs in a slow cooker. Combine sauces and pour over meatballs. Cover and cook 4 hours on HIGH.
  • Copyright ©2008 Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. and Ocean Spray International, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Copyright ©H.J. Heinz Company, L.P. 2008. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 106 | Total Fat: 3.9g | Cholesterol: 25mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by Gary Lee   view full review
You will never have any left overs when you take these to a party. Great in a slow-cooker. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by Sheli   view full review
My family and I have made something similar for years... Only we've made them with the chili...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by mermaid   view full review
This recipe using the pre-cooked frozen meatballs only gets a 2 star with me. Why use frozen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by TennMom   view full review
I've been making these meatballs for several years. Sometimes I've made my own meatballs, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by Harvey   view full review
kick this up another notch: 1) Add a little lemon and sugar 2) Simmer for at least an 1 hour...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by BAKINGGARDENS   view full review
I give this easy 3 ingredient recipe 5 stars---I made this last Christmas and my guest all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by a beaty   view full review
these are the very best meatballs, even kids that are picky eaters love em!!! my family likes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by BERNICE63   view full review
I did not make this at this time, but many years ago we made it for a New Years dance at our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by Mae Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a great recipe and would be 4 stars if homemade meatballs were used. Also, try adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by PHYLLIS ADAMS   view full review
I made these last christmas eve for our anual party at my house. They were a big hit, everyone...

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