Cranberry Sauerkraut Meatballs

Name: Cranberry Sauerkraut Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: about 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce; 1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained; 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed; Minced chives, optional

I tried these meatballs at a birthday party for a friend, and now I make them all the time. They are super easy to make and perfect for a potluck or a Sunday afternoon football game. —Lisa Castelli, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed
Minced chives, optional

Directions

In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, chili sauce and brown sugar. Stir in meatballs. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 4-5 hours. If desired, top with chives to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 meatball with about 1 tablespoon sauce : 76 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Crazy Meatballs in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes 2009

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Jillmcjazz

Jan 17, 2016

I usually double everything in this recipe except the sauerkraut (I use only 14 oz) and these meatballs have become a family favorite. So easy to make.
mrappoldt

Sep 15, 2015

Good and so easy.
ivorykeys

Aug 6, 2014

These have an amazing taste! So easy and fast to prepare the crockpot........great for getting it in the crockpot before work. I use this as a dinner meat not just an appetizer.
bridgetc2

Jan 3, 2014

Very tasty. If you don't like sauerkraut, don't let it deter you from trying these, you'll forget sauerkraut is even in there.
ivonsmom

Jan 21, 2013

I've had this receipe for years. I make my own meatballs with ground turkey and it tastes great and a little healthier.
p0psbabe

Nov 8, 2012

This recipe is simple, yet a great combination of ingredients. I took these to my job for our Halloween Potluck and they were a HUGE hit! Several people asked for the recipe. I didn?t change a thing to the recipe and there were no leftovers to bring home. Delish!
norena70

Jan 14, 2012

These are excellent. I knew when I read the recipe it would be a keeper and it is! I didn't change anything and they were a big hit.
julika

Jan 9, 2012

Since 'stringy' sauerkraut seems to be an issue, has anyone tried putting it through a food processor before adding to sauce to have the flavor without the strings?
olddutch

Jan 9, 2012

need an
neeniejan1

Jan 8, 2012

All those different flavors combine to make a great tasting dish!!