Description
Hosting a party or craving finger food that everyone will rave about? These Easy Mini Meatball Skewers are the perfect savory-sweet appetizer that’s big on flavor and low on effort. Juicy meatballs are coated in a cranberry BBQ glaze, skewered for easy serving, and finished with a pop of fresh herbs. Ideal for your next gathering, game day snack table, or fun dinner idea, this easy recipe brings festive flavor and bold bite-sized charm. Whether you need quick appetizers, game day recipes, or dinner ideas for a crowd, this one checks every box. It’s a must-save for your collection of easy recipes!
Ingredients
24 mini meatballs (frozen or homemade, fully cooked)
1 cup cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry)
3/4 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or rosemary (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
2. Stir until smooth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Cook the meatballs according to package instructions or until fully cooked if homemade.
4. Toss the warm meatballs in the cranberry BBQ glaze until evenly coated.
5. Insert small skewers or toothpicks into each meatball.
6. Garnish with chopped herbs and serve warm with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
These skewers are perfect for make-ahead: just reheat gently and skewer before serving.
Use turkey or chicken meatballs for a lighter twist without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg