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Combine only five ingredients together in the slow cooker to make these Crockpot Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce and Orange! Packed with fresh flavor, these meatballs are an easy appetizer for holiday parties or potluck dinners. #cranberry #orange #slowcooker #crockpot #meatballs #recipe #appetizer #holiday #dinner #parties
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Crockpot Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce and Orange

Combine only five ingredients together in the slow cooker to make these Crockpot Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce and Orange! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Spoonful of Flavor

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 (12 oz) bags frozen pre-cooked meatballs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the cranberry sauce, orange juice, honey, and red pepper flakes in the crock of a slow cooker. Whisk until well combined.
  • Place the meatballs in the crock pot and stir until coated.
  • Cook for 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low. Keep warm in slow cooker, stirring occasionally until ready to serve. Garnish with parsley or orange zest, if desired.

Notes

  • Make these meatballs up to one day in advance. Reheat the meatballs in the slow cooker just prior to serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.7mg