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Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage Recipe

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Years ago, I found a version of this recipe in a cookbook. At first taste, my family judged it a keeper. The tangy saucy meatballs are requested by our friends whenever I host card night. We also take the yummy dish on camping trips.

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Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 14-16 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 package (1 pound) miniature smoked sausage links

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble bulk sausage over the mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 in. balls. In a large skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°.; drain.
In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat until cranberry sauce is melted. Add the meatballs and sausage links. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until sausage links are no longer pink and sauce is slightly thickened. Yield: 14-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3 each) equals 218 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 514 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Cranberry Meatballs and Sausage in Country Woman January/February 2004, p29

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Reviewed on May. 19, 2012 by kshea

We thought this was good, but not great

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by Khourtney

Its a hit every year! Fun and simple and a nice appetizer for everyone when they are still waiting for the main courses to be done!

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by heyitswong

Absolutely loved this receipe!!! My friends and I were not too big of a fan of the sausage links but we LOVED the meatballs with the cranberry sauce!

Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2010 by debnmike2

I made this for my annual cookie dough exchange party. What a hit, there were no leftovers. Making again next year!

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2010 by lcronan

I used 2 lbs of Italian sausage - 1lb spicy and 1lb mild- instead of the links - turned out AMAZING! I just doubled the ingredients that mix in the meatballs. There was plenty of sauce!

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2009 by linsvin

Nothing beats making meatballs from scratch. Assembly was easy, sauce was terrific! I've made this a half dozen times already for football parties. Would not change a thing. Do trasfer to a crock pot to serve.

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2009 by ProblemChild

Somebody should change the name of this recipe to AWESOME Cranberry Meatballs & Sausage!! These were so great. I took them to a house warming party & everyone raved. Particularly about the meatballs. I used Jimmy Dean's Premium Italian Pork Sausage for mine but I think you could easily substitute hot, mild or sage depending on your preference & still have great results. I completely agree with the other review which said these are much better than the ones coated in chili sauce & grape jelly. Will definitley be making them again. Thanks for the recipe & making me the most popular guest at the party!!

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2008 by Cptmom96

Very good and very easy! I did simmer and then I transfered to a crock pot and let guests serve themselves from there. Everyone loves these! So much better than the usual mini smoked sausage links covered in BBQ sauce or grape jelly and chili sauce!