I love simple holiday appetizers and The Ultimate Party Meatball recipe is just about the easiest one that I have found. With only a few ingredients and a few minutes worth of work, you can a fabulous holiday treat that everyone will love.

The sauce is made by mixing cranberry sauce and chili sauce and while it is nice and tangy, it is not overpowering. We actually enjoyed this recipe as a meal by serving the meatballs and sauce over hot french bread. I was shocked that my kids even enjoyed it.

Check the ingredients before you purchase premade meatballs. You want meatballs with natural ingredents that are not outragously high in fat. If you can’t find a brand you are happy with, homemade meatballs are easy to make.

Ingredients

1 16-ounce can Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce

1 12-ounce bottle Heinz® Chili Sauce

1 2-pound bag frozen, pre-cooked, cocktail-size meatballs

Instructions

Combine sauces in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth. Add meatballs. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.

Makes 30 appetizer servings.

Slow cooker Preparation: Place meatballs in a slow cooker. Combine sauces and pour over meatballs. Cover and cook 4 hours on HIGH.

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