Description

This appetizer is just in time for the holidays or anytime an easy, yummy one is needed. Enjoy the sweet and savory goodness of turkey meatballs in a delicious cranberry sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground turkey (or lean ground beef)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 c. ketchup
• 1/4 t. garlic powder
• 1/4 t. smoked paprika
• 1/2 c. Italian-style breadcrumbs
• 14 oz. can jellied cranberry sauce
• 1 c. fresh cranberries
• 2 navel oranges, juiced (or 1/2 c. orange juice)
• 1/2 c. less-sodium chicken broth
• 3 T. balsamic vinegar
• 2 T. honey
• 1 t. hot sauce
• 1 t. fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
• 1/4 t. black pepper

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place an oven rack in middle position. Line a large sheet pan with aluminum foil; coat it with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, ketchup, garlic powder, paprika and breadcrumbs. Roll mixture into 2 inch balls. Arrange on the prepared sheet pan. Bake 20 minutes.
3. While the meatballs are baking, make the cranberry sauce. In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil; reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring often, until cranberries have popped, about 15 minutes.