Holiday Meatballs in Grape Jelly Sauce
Holiday Meatballs in Grape Jelly Sauce are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. The sweet-and-savory combination of juicy meatballs coated in a rich grape jelly sauce creates an irresistible dish that will enchant your guests. Perfectly balanced and incredibly easy to make, these meatballs are sure to be the star of your next festive occasion or casual get-together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 meatballs (6 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix grape jelly, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper until melted and well combined.
- Toss baked meatballs in the warm sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with toothpicks or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: To add variety, substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option. For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs or crushed red pepper flakes.