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Cranberry Chicken Meatballs Holiday Cozy Best Way to Make This New Favorite

Cranberry Chicken Meatballs recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
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Enjoy these Cranberry Chicken Meatballs Holiday sliders featuring juicy chicken meatballs topped with tangy cranberry sauce and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight family meal that highlights holiday chicken meatballs and cranberry sauce meatballs.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 15 1 oz sweet rolls such as King’s Hawaiian
  • ¾ cup cranberry sauce homemade or canned
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 6 oz cheddar cheese shredded about 1 ½ cups
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix together the ground chicken, mascarpone cheese, kosher salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and panko breadcrumbs in a large bowl until well combined.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into 15 evenly sized meatballs using a scoop or tablespoon, then gently flatten each into a thick patty with wet fingers. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until nicely browned and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove and set aside.
  5. Cut the sweet rolls in half, keeping them attached if you prefer, and place the bottom halves in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Brush them with Dijon mustard and spread cranberry sauce on top.
  6. Place one meatball on each roll bottom and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over them. Add the top halves of the rolls to form sliders.
  7. Combine melted butter, whole-grain mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan. Warm and stir over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Use this mixture to brush or drizzle evenly over the sandwiches. Let them rest for 10 minutes to absorb the glaze.
  8. Bake the assembled sliders at 375°F for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese melts and the tops turn golden. Remove and serve warm.

Notes

  • For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
  • Ensure the chicken mixture is well mixed for even cooking
  • Slightly flatten meatballs so they stay well on the sandwiches
  • Wet fingers before shaping to prevent sticking
  • Cutting the buns all at once while attached makes assembly easier

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Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/cranberry-chicken-meatballs-holiday/