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Cranberry Sauce Meatball Sliders


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  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sliders 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious sliders featuring savory meatballs and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, perfect for game days or holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 12 slider buns
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: arugula, cheese, jalapeños, crispy onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, ground turkey, breadcrumbs, chopped onions, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  5. While the meatballs bake, prepare the cranberry sauce by cooking cranberries with sugar and orange juice in a saucepan until it thickens.
  6. Assemble the sliders by placing each meatball on a slider bun, adding cranberry sauce and desired toppings.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, ensure the meatballs are well-seasoned and consider adding oatmeal for texture. Adjust the cranberry sauce sweetness to taste.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking and Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slider
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg