Amylu Cranberry Jalapeno meatballs serving suggestions

Easy Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs Recipe – An update on a classic party favorite, these sweet and spicy cranberry cocktail meatballs are always a hit!

These cranberry meatballs make a delicious quick and easy recipe ready to serve in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and entertaining.

How to Make Cranberry Meatballs

For these Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs, I like to begin with my homemade meatballs.

I generally like to make batches of these meatballs and stash them away in the freezer for quick and easy weeknight meals, as well as for making these cocktail meatballs for easy entertaining.

Make the Meatballs

To make the meatballs, I mix the lean ground beef, onion, lightly beaten egg, milk, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.

Using a tablespoon, scoop the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place onto the prepared rack-lined baking sheet and bake until they are just done about 20 minutes.

Make the Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce

As the meatballs are baking, add all of the ingredients for the sauce to a large skillet over medium heat on the stovetop and cook the sauce until it has thickened about 10 minutes.

To Serve the Cranberry Meatballs

Serve in Slow Cooker (Entertaining): I love to serve these when we are entertaining. Add the cooked meatballs to a slow cooker and pour the sauce over them, giving them a gentle stir to make sure they are all well coated in the sauce.

Set the heat to low (or warm even) on the slow cooker to keep them perfect for serving throughout the party.

Serve in Skillet (Easy Meal): I also love to serve these cocktail meatballs for supper or lunch!

If so, I just add the cooked meatballs to the sauce in the skillet on the stovetop, give them a gentle stir to coat, and serve them straight from the skillet.

How to Make Ahead, Store and Freeze Cranberry Meatballs

To make ahead: Prepare meatballs and sauce as instructed. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Remove from the refrigerator, reheat and serve.

To freeze: Prepare meatballs and store them in freezer-safe bags in the freezer for recipes such as this. You then just add the frozen meatballs to the heated sauce and cook until warmed throughout in the skillet or the slow cooker.

Amylu chicken meatballs at Costco are fan favorite and a staple in the specialty aisles. They’re pork-free, gluten free, no added nitrates and packed with protein. The latest seasonal chicken meatballs from Amylu to hit Costco are the Cranberry and Jalapeno meatballs, and they’re good!

What We Like About Amylu Chicken Meatballs at Costco

The Amylu Chicken Meatballs at Costco are delicious – they don’t really require a lot of sauce or prep – they taste great on their own. The cranberry and jalapeno chicken meatballs are not too spicy…but packed with fall flavors and a nice kick!

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Much like the Kirkland Signature frozen meatballs, the Amylu chicken meatballs are also very versatile. While this flavor doesn’t scream for Rao’s like the KS meatballs, their own unique flavor lends itself well to a variety of preparations. Most often, we cut them up and put them into a sandwich, or toss with pasta and veggies for a one-pot meal. We may or may not snack on them right out of the fridge sometimes. They’re an easy weeknight dinner, or plate them with a little dipping sauce and serve them as an appetizer at your holiday party!

They’re a healthy and flavorful pre-made meal shortcut – and we’re fans!

Amylu Chicken Meatballs Product Details

• Refrigerated (these aren’t frozen)
• 15 servings per package
• No Nitrates Added
• Gluten Free
• Pork Free
• 14g of Protein Per Serving
• $1 Per Serving

Costco Item Number & Price

Amylu Cranberry & Jalapeno Chicken Meatballs, 46 oz are Costco Item #1487910 and cost $14.99 in-store or $1 per serving.

They’ll cost about $16.86 if ordered on Instacart.

Each package has about 60 meatballs, or about 15 servings. Each serving packs 14 grams of protein!

Where to Find Them In Store

The Amylu Chicken Sausages at Costco are in the refrigerated speciality aisles near the deli. You’ll find them alongside Kevin’s and Chef Hak’s prepared foods.

ProTip: We see Amylu Chicken Meatballs at Costco go on sale for up to $4 off per package! Keep your eye on the Costco Coupon Books for savings!

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