Cranberry Glazed Meatballs #SundaySupper
This week’s #SundaySupper is all about the game day food! We’ve been prepping this week to have people over, even though the Packers didn’t make it, there’s still an excuse to party!
We LOVE meatballs as a party food. Put out some toothpicks, turn on the crock pot to keep them warm, and people can snack all afternoon long.
These Cranberry Glazed Meatballs have a deep sweetness from brown sugar, the bright and slightly tart flavor of juicy cranberries, and just a hint of a kick from some cayenne.
You could easily use frozen meatballs with this sauce recipe (just skip straight to the instructions for making the sauce). However, we decided to make our own meatballs out of the last of some ground venison we had in the freezer. Making meatballs from scratch isn’t difficult (think meatloaf or burgers, but mini). And, it allows you to do fun things like add nutmeg and a bit of black pepper, making these meatballs the perfect complement to the cranberry glaze.
- 1 tsp butter
- ½ onion, minced
- ½ lb ground beef (or venison)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ c breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1 egg
- 1 c water
- ½ c white sugar
- ½ c brown sugar
- 8 oz cranberries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp prepared, yellow mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ⅛ tsp cloves
- Heat butter in a medium, non-stick frying pan. Add onions and saute until golden. Remove from heat.
- Mix onions with remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Mix to thoroughly incorporate, but do not over mix.
- Return the non-stick frying pan to medium heat.
- Shape 1 Tbsp of meat mixture in a ball, roughly 1” in diameter. As meatballs are shaped, add to hot pan. Heat meatballs until the entire outside is seared. Set aside. (If you were eating the meatballs straight from here, you would want to cook them 7-10 min until firm, but since we will be cooking them in the sauce, we just need to lock in the juices and set the shape.)
- Continue until all meat mixture has been used.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water and sugars to a boil, stirring often. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Add cranberries and cinnamon stick. Simmer 5-7 minutes, until the cranberry skins pop.
- Add mustard, salt, cayenne, and cloves. Mix well.
- Add meatballs to sauce and simmer 5-10 minutes, until glaze thickens and meatballs are warmed through.
Just received a last minute invite to a party and want to bring something delicious? Still looking for that final, perfect dish to serve the hungry masses? Maybe you just got the call that your guest count increased? (Why does that always happen at the last minute?)
Don’t you worry, this week’s #SundaySupper has you covered with plenty of tasty, easy (and even some healthy!) appetizers, main dishes, and desserts to keep you snacking all day long.
It is the Super Bowl after all!
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Appetizers & Snacks:
- All American Ranch Cheese Ball from The Weekend Gourmet
- Arancinis from My Cute Bride
- Bacon Double Cheese Burger Dip from In the Kitchen with KP
- Bacon Jalapeño Fritters w/ Chipotle Ketchup from La Cocina de Leslie
- Bacon Kettle Corn from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Baked Crab Cakes from The Meltaways
- Buffalo Chicken filled Pull-Apart Loaf from Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza On A Stick from Neighborfood
- Buffalo Tofu Bites from Soni’s Food
- Buttermilk Fried Pickles from Mooshu Jenne
- Cheddar Cheese and Onion Ciabatta from Family Foodie
- Cheeseburger Bites from Momma’s Meals
- Cheesy, Beefy Nachos from Gotta Get Baked
- Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip from Daily Dish Recipes
- Chorizo and Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates in a Smokey Tomato Sauce from The Roxx Box
- Cranberry Glazed Meatballs from Curious Cuisiniere
- Easy White Queso with Chorizo from Supper for a Steal
- Eggplant Lentil Fritters With Orange Salsa from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- #GlutenFree 7 Layer Bean Dip from Cooking Underwriter
- Gulf Coast Smoked Tuna Dip from 30A Eats
- Ham & Cheese Crescents from Masala Herb
- Ham Crescents {Schinkenhoernle} #GlutenFree from Galactopdx
- Little Filo Cheese Rolls from Food Lust People Love
- Mini Crab Bites from Webicurean
- Muffuletta Skewers from Magnolia Days
- Peach Jalapeno Fritters from I Run for Wine
- Philly Cheesesteak Bites from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Pizza Pretzel Rolls from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Pizza Wontons from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Refried Black Beans with Pita Chips from Basic N Delicious
- Roasted Garlic-Bacon Dip from girlichef
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Stamp & Go! from The Lovely Pantry
- Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Dates from Noshing with the Nolands
- Tandoori Spiced Popcorn from MarocMama
- Wonton Cones Filled with Oriental Salad from Simply Gourmet
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Main Dishes:
- Bacon-Wrapped Chili Cheese Dogs from Damn Delicious
- Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Sandwiches from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders from The Foodie Army Wife
- Chicken in Passion Fruit Crunch from The Urban Mrs.
- Four Quarters “Grilled” Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Bleu Cheese Veggie Slaw from Mama.Mommy.Mom
- Green Chile Cheeseburgers from Juanita’s Cocina
- Grilled Pizza with Sausage and Spinach from Ruffles & Truffles
- Ham and Cheese Sliders from Hip Foodie Mom
- Marinated Rump Steak with Chimichurri Sliders from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Meatball Sub Sliders from Country Girl in the Village
- Oven-Fried Catfish Fingers with Mango-Chili Dip from Pescetarian Journal
- Pigs in Sleeping Bags from Comfy Cuisine
- Turkey Sliders with Roasted Tomatoes from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Desserts:
- Marshmallow Caramel Corn from Mom’s Test Kitchen
- Shortbread Brownies from Baker Street
- Smores Blossom Cookies from Chocolate Moosey
- Sweet Little Pastries from Happy Baking Days
- Sweet Potato Cake Pops from Ninja Baking
- Toddler Truffles from In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Vegan “Hamburger Helper” Soup from What Smells So Good?
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Tablescape: 10 Tips For A Winning Superbowl Buffet Table from An Appealing Plan
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