Sweet and Spicy Meat Balls For Appetizer very easy to make

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers are often less expensive.

sriracha

🥗Healthier: hot sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + hot sauce

Hot sauce can offer similar heat with fewer calories.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Fresh pineapple adds nutrients, while canned is often more affordable.

Place the frozen meatballs on a plate.

Microwave the meatballs for 2-3 minutes in batches.

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add 12 ounces of sweet chili sauce.

Cook the sweet chili sauce for approximately 3-5 minutes until the cranberry sauce is dissolved.

Add the 14 ounces of cranberry sauce to the sweet chili sauce and mix well.

Add the microwaved meatballs to the sauce in the skillet and mix to coat them evenly.

Cover the skillet and let it heat for 2-3 minutes.

Transfer the meatballs to a serving tray and optionally serve with toothpicks.

Serve the meatballs as an appetizer or with white rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens