CRANBERRY APPETIZER MEATBALLS


ingredients

16 oz. can jellied cranberry sauce
1 1/4 c. bottled chili sauce
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. fine bread crumbs
1/3 c. minced parsley
1/3 c. minced onion
1/3 c. ketchup
1 Tbsp. horseradish (optional)
1 clove garlic, pressed

preparation

In a bowl, mash cranberry sauce with chili sauce and brown sugar; set aside.

Preheat oven to 450°. Blend ground beef with remaining ingredients. Form meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Set slightly apart on a 10 x 15-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered in preheated oven about 15 minutes. Pour off and discard fat.

Pour cranberry sauce mixture over meatballs. Reduce heat to 350° and bake, uncovered, and stirring occasionally, until sauce bubbles, about 18 minutes. Keep warm while serving. Makes about 50 meatballs.