BBQ Cranberry Meatball Bites are the perfect holiday appetizer. So simple to make with frozen Rhodes dinner rolls and a handful of additional holiday classics.
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The holidays are upon us! While fun, things are busy and we need some easy recipes to make things more approachable and less stressful.
In comes these yummy BBQ Cranberry Meatball Bites. We’re using all our favorite holiday ingredients to make these super easy and fun holiday appetizers.
Ingredients for BBQ Cranberry Meatball Bites
Like all my favorite Rhodes recipes, the ingredient list is short and super simple. Here’s what you need:
Rise + Prep Dinner Rolls
We’re rising and baking the rolls in muffin pans so grab those out. This recipe makes 24 meatball bites so you’ll need two pans.
Spray each section with nonstick cooking spray then place a roll in each one. Spray two pieces of plastic wrap with nonstick spray and lightly cover each of the pans. Let rise according to package directions.
Prepare the BBQ Cranberry Meatballs
While the rolls are rising, prepare the meatballs. Add the barbecue sauce and cranberry sauce to a crockpot. Mix well.
Dump in the frozen meatballs and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook on low for two to three hours.
Assemble BBQ Cranberry Meatball Bites
After the rolls have risen above the top of the muffin pan, they are ready for the next step. Gently press down in the middle and around the sides to make a cup shape out of the dough.
Add a meatball with a little extra sacue to each well then top with a chunk of brie. Bake until golden, crusty and gooey.
Perfect for Any Occasion
These are perfect for all your holiday parties. I love a bite size appetizer and these are the perfect little snack.
They would even make a great easy dinner option paired with your favorite salad or roasted veggie.
They would even be great as mini meatball sub bites. Switch out the bbq cranberry sauce for a jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce. Then add mozzarella on top instead of the brie.
More Holiday Appetizer Ideas
This post has been sponsored by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
BBQ Cranberry Meatball Bites
Ingredients
- 24 frozen Rhodes dinner rolls
- 26 ounce bag frozen meatballs
- 1 18 oz bottle barbecue sauce
- 1 14 ounce can cranberry sauce (not the jellied)
- 8 ounce wheel brie cheese, with rind cut off and cheese cut into 24 strips
Instructions
- Spray 24 cups of a muffin pan with nonstick spray. Add a roll to each one. Spray two large pieces of plastic wrap with nonstick spray and lightly cover the rolls (with the sprayed side touching the rolls). Place in a warm spot and allow to rise until just above the top of the muffin well. This will take two to four hours.
- While the rolls are rising, add barbecue sauce and cranberry sauce to a crockpot. Stir well then add meatballs. Stir again. Cook on low for two to four hours, until heated through.
- Once rolls have risen, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Press down in the center of each roll then press up the sides to create a cup shape in the muffin pan. Place a meatball with a little bit of sauce in each bread cup. Top each with a chunk of brie. Bake for 16 to 19 minutes, until lightly golden.
