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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bavarian-Style Party Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 25
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 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 18%
- Protein 5.67 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 62.58 g 23%
- Total Fat 10.18 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.59 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.36 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 1204.69 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 5.18 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 49.26 g --
- Added Sugars 11.31 g High 23%
- Calcium 26.03 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 297.45 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 76.94 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 19.17 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
- Is Bavarian-Style Party Meatballs healthy?
- Bavarian-Style Party Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 357.35 calories and 5.67 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1204.69 mg (52% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.59 g (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.31 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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