Bavarian-Style Party Meatballs
Bavarian-Style Party Meatballs balance tangy sauerkraut with fruity cranberry and a gentle kick from chili sauce, creating a sweet-and-sour glaze that clings to each tender bite. The flavors meld slowly into a rich, cozy appetizer perfect for game days, potlucks, or holiday spreads, where a little bit of tartness brightens every mouthful.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine sauerkraut, cranberry sauce, chili sauce, water, and brown sugar, stirring until evenly mixed.
- 2
Put the meatballs in a slow cooker. Pour in the sauce and stir to coat the meatballs. Cover and cook on Medium, stirring occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 4 hours.
- Calories 357.35 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.67 g Moderate
- Carbs 62.58 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.18 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.59 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 20.36 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1204.69 mg High
- Fiber 5.18 g Moderate
- Sugar 49.26 g High
- Added Sugar 11.31 g High
- Calcium 26.03 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source
- Potassium 297.45 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 76.94 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 30.06 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Bavarian Style Party Meatballs is a German appetizer recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chili Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, and Meatballs. Each serving provides about 357.35 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bavarian-Style Party Meatballs?
- It is a German meatball recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or snack.
- What is Bavarian-Style Party Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chili Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, Meatballs, Sauerkraut. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Bavarian-Style Party Meatballs?
- Explore these German side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bavarian-Style Party Meatballs?
- About 4 hrs 5 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 357.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bavarian-Style Party Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
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