Description
Juicy & Flavor-Packed meatball sliders drizzled with homemade cranberry sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- Slider buns
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, and chopped herbs. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking tray. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of cranberry sauce to a gentle simmer and enhance it with a splash of orange juice or a sprinkle of cinnamon for about 5-10 minutes.
- Once the meatballs are done, drizzle them with cranberry sauce, place on slider buns, and top with extra cranberry sauce before capping with the bun.
- Serve warm, optionally with crisp lettuce or tangy pickles.
Notes
Ensure not to overmix the meatball mixture for tenderness. Best served fresh and warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: sliders, meatballs, cranberry sauce, comfort food, holiday recipes, family favorites