41 Reviews of Mini-Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce

From: Evelyn

On Dec 28, 2001

We really enjoyed this recipe. the sauce has a sweeter taste different than a tomato based recipe, but that was what I was looking for. Excellent flavor and easy to make. I made the meatballs and cooked them the day before. Then, when they cooled, I put them in a baggie in the fridge until the next day. They were wonderful and the leftovers reheated well in the microwave. In fact, they just keep getting tastier!

From: Gay Gilmore

On Dec 26, 2001

YUM. These were a big hit for our Christmas gathering (so festive!). Used fresh cranberry sauce, and less catsup than was called for (because I didn't have enough) but it worked out fine. Only thing was I didn't realize it called for a crockpot, so I just put it in the oven on low for 20 minutes (until we couldn't wait any longer). They would definately benefit from a slow sit in the sauce though. Thank goodness I got a crockpot for Christmas!!!!

From: Get Smart

On Dec 8, 2002

Absolutely delicious - they all disappeared within seconds. I must say though that I was feeling lazy when I prepared them, so I just prepared the sauce in a large pot, added 2 cups of water and cooked the meatballs directly in the pot.

From: Fredda

On Dec 10, 2001

These were the most popular appetizer at Thanksgiving! We were having some vegetarians at our Thanksgiving feast, so I made an extra batch of the cranberry sauce and put in the vegetarian (soy) meatballs from Trader Joe's, and that way everyone was happy!

From: Ann S

On Dec 20, 2004

These are delicious! If I had to re-name them I would call them Sweet & Sour Meatballs. I used the chili sauce instead of ketchup. They were very easy to make. Thanks for a great recipe.

From: ~Nimz~

On Dec 26, 2004

These little morsals are absolutely to die for. Took them to our family Christmas get together and they were a hugh hit. I didn't have the fresh basil or parsley, so I had to use the dry and adjusted the amounts, but it was still great. I'll be making this again next weekend for my husband's family Christmas get together. Thanks so much for this great recipe.

From: lynettejs

On Dec 5, 2004

I wasn't quite sure about a cranberry sauce on meatballs, but these were fabulous! You've done it again, Mirj!

From: TLashier

On Feb 14, 2004

The meatball recipe is awesome, and with this sauce, you got a winner! I took these to a women's meeting and the recipe was requested by many. Hey, thanks for making a mediocre cook look so good!

From: Janet W

On Dec 31, 2001

My family really enjoyed these meatballs. I did make a mistake because I cut the recipe in half thinking that I would have made too many. Silly me next time I won't make the same mistake..

From: jmelyn

On Dec 24, 2004

These were FABULOUS! Made mostly as directed--except I used cilantro instead of parsley (we always do with meatballs), Italian bread crumbs from a semi-stale loaf I had in the fridge, and I used the chili sauce instead of ketchup. Very, very tasty, and easy! Loved 'em! Thanks for sharing the recipe! I have none left after our Christmas eve get together!