My cousin made these for our cookout and everyone lost their minds

These Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Cranberry BBQ Meatballs combine cocktail-sized meatballs with sweet-and-tangy cranberry BBQ sauce. Baked until heated through and then uncovered to caramelize, these sticky, glossy meatballs make an effortless, crowd-pleasing party appetizer or cozy holiday dish.

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Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Frozen fully cooked cocktail-size meatballs 2 pounds
BBQ sauce (sweet or smoky) 1 (18-ounce) bottle
Jellied cranberry sauce 1 (14-ounce) can

Step-By-Step Directions:

  1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  2. Arrange meatballs: Spread the frozen meatballs into an even layer in the prepared baking dish.

  3. Make sauce: In a medium microwave-safe bowl (or a small saucepan over low heat), combine the BBQ sauce and jellied cranberry sauce. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth and pourable.

  4. Coat meatballs: Pour the cranberry BBQ sauce evenly over the meatballs and gently toss until every piece is coated.

  5. Bake covered: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes until the meatballs are hot throughout and the sauce is bubbling.

  6. Uncover and caramelize: Remove the foil, stir to re-coat, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens and turns sticky and glossy. (Optional: Broil on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes for deeper caramelized edges.)

  7. Rest and serve: Allow the meatballs to rest for 5 minutes for the glaze to cling before serving warm with toothpicks.

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