Cranberry Sauce Meatballs
Cranberry Sauce Meatballs are a popular party appetizer or holiday side dish, typically made by simmering pre-cooked meatballs in a sweet and tangy sauce made from cranberry sauce, chili sauce, or grape jelly. This dish is a staple of American home cooking and entertaining, especially during the winter holiday season.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in both carbohydrates (from the sugary sauce) and fat (from the meatballs), with a moderate amount of protein. A typical serving of 4-5 meatballs with sauce can range from 250 to 350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| Zinc | 4.1 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish is a classic example of mid-20th-century American 'convenience cooking,' where canned or jarred ingredients are combined for ease and crowd-pleasing flavor. Its unique sweet-savory profile makes it a beloved, if unconventional, holiday tradition for many families.
