This is a partnered post. As always, all opinions are my own.
With the Super Bowl just a couple weeks away I know party food is a hot topic right now. Everybody is getting ready for game day and planning their Super Bowl menus. Although I don’t watch the Super Bowl, it is still fun to have a day dedicated to eating party food.
{Don’t judge!}
Over the last couple of years I’ve worked with Johnsonville and use their products often at home. It seems like they are constantly expanding their product line and the newest addition is meatballs. I know you’ve seen me write it before, but since my husband is Italian and loves all things pasta and meatballs, this makes me very happy. And what makes me even happier is that they contain no artificial flavors or colors and are made with premium cuts of meat.
Okay, so back to the game day menu.
Using Johnsonville Classic Italian Meatballs, you can make these Easy Ultimate Party Meatballs with absolutely no prep work. Now that’s what I call easy! You can cook them in your slow cooker or in a saucepan, it’s totally your call!
Easy Ultimate Party Meatballs
This is an extremely easy way to entertain without spending hours in the kitchen. These Easy Ultimate Party Meatballs are sweet with a little bit of spice and a delight for your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce bottle Chili Sauce
- 1 14 ounce can Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
- 1 24 ounce package Johnsonville Classic Italian Meatballs
Instructions
Saucepan Preparation:
- Combine sauces in a large saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Add meatballs, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.
Slow Cooker Preparation:
- In a medium sized bowl, combine chili sauce and cranberry sauce.
- Place meatballs in a slow cooker and pour sauce mixture over meatballs.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
It truly doesn’t get much easier than this, folks. Score one for mama!
The combination of the slight heat from the chili sauce mixed with the sweetness from the cranberry sauce was a crowd pleaser. Even my picky little guy gobbled them right up. The smashed potatoes on the other hand were a different story. But I wasn’t above bribing. I got him to eat the potatoes by bribing him with another meatball. I pick my battles y’all and this one wasn’t worth fighting.
Don’t have any Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce in the pantry? No worries, regular cranberry sauce will work, too. And if you are feeling a little like Betty Crocker, you can make your own meatballs using Johnsonville Ground Sausage. I opted for the easy way out. I had three little mouths and one big mouth saying they were “starving.”
What’s on your game day menu?
Kelsey Apley says
Never tried to use cranberry I normally use grape jelly! Thanks for sharing I am gonna have to try this out!
Crystal says
My dad uses grape jelly, too 🙂
courtney says
Oooh I never tried it with cranberry! I use grape jelly – so yummy!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
These are very easy to make. I think my fiance would like these a lot.
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
What is “chili sauce?” Like Tabasco? Or is it the asian condiment (like siracha or sambal olek)?
Crystal says
I’m not too familiar with asian condiments, but it isn’t really spicy. Not like tabasco either. More tomato flavor.
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
I’ve never tried making these… wonder if my family would like these, they like cranberry juice.
Mickey says
I’ve always used grape too. The cranberry sounds really interesting – we’ll have to try it!
Stefanie says
This recipe is all over Pinterest…I think I need to try it!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
I’ve been looking for a delicious meatball recipe and this one looks great! Thanks!
TerriAnn @ Driving Mama says
Chili and cranberry? That’s one combination I never would have come up with on my own!
Lolo says
I have not tried it with the cranberry sauce, just grape jelly.
Colleen says
Meatballs are great for parties easy and yummy one of my daughters favorites.
Kathleen says
I am a big sucker for cocktail meatballs. I head straight for them every time!
HilLesha says
Those look pretty darn good!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
There’s something about meatballs that really does make them a perfect party food. I usually have chips and dip of some kind on hand too. I think I kinda switch it up every time just to keep it interesting.
Marcie W. says
These look scrumptious! I’m sure the sweet and spicy flavors work well together too.
Donna says
I’ve made these with grape jelly before but the cranberry sauce sounds awesome!
LyndaS says
Those meatballs are delicious! I am not sure what we will be having on Superbowl Sunday, but that is definitely an option.
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
We love meatballs. We make homemade meatballs, but have bought packaged ones at Costco. These sound really good. Love that there are no artificial flavors, etc. We usually don’t watch the Super Bowl so no menu is planned here.
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
I’m eating cranberries as I peruse this recipe post, it sounds so good!
Tammy says
We’re likely having pizza and tacquitos at our party. We make these meatballs all the time using jellied cranberry sauce. They are the best, and so easy to make for crowds, we actually had them with rice for our Christmas Eve meal.
Jenn says
I’ve got some cranberry sauce that’s about to expire. Thanks for showing us a way to use it other than at Thanksgiving!
Mellisa says
Meatballs are the perfect game time snack! YUM
Toni says
My friends mom used grape jelly and bbq sauce when i was growing up and they were delish. I bet these are too.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
Meatballs are a must have for game day! I love any type of finger food.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
These look so good — and easy too! We’re going to a friend’s house for the game and are bringing wings, but I am pinning this for the future!
Jamie says
I LOVE meatballs so much!! These look delicious!! I can’t wait to put these on my appetizer table for the Super Bowl!