Comments on: Easy Cranberry Meatballs

By: Lynne

Lynne — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:34:41 +0000

In reply to Jenna. Thank you, Jenna, I'm so glad you like it! Yes, you can definitely use homemade meatballs. I would put them into the crockpot along with the sauce and cook everything on high for 3-4 hours. I bet it will taste even better with your own meatballs! Enjoy!

By: Jenna

Jenna — Sat, 16 May 2026 23:42:51 +0000

Ive made this with frozen meatballs and it’s delicious. However I want to try it with my homemade meatballs. Can I put all the ingredients and raw meatballs together in crockpot to cook for a few hours on high?

By: Ana Maria Rios

Ana Maria Rios — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:48:14 +0000

I wonder if a bar of cream cheese added to this recipe would also work?

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 23:20:46 +0000

In reply to Ruth. Ruth, I suggest using the skillet if they aren't pre-cooked to get them browned on the outside, but it certainly isn't necessary. It worked for you without doing it, but for me, it's just a personal preference. I'm so glad you enjoyed them!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:36:31 +0000

I made these the other day with fresh store-bought meatballs from Trader Joe’s, and I put them right into the crockpot on low for 2 hours. Why do you suggest cooking them in a skillet before putting them into the crockpot?

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:24:08 +0000

In reply to Tammy. Tammy you can freeze them for serving later. My suggestion would be to freeze the meatballs and sauce separately in plastic bags which will reduce the chance of them separating when you reheat them in the slow cooker at a later date. Hope that helps! Enjoy!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:40:19 +0000

Can these be frozen ahead of time? And reheated for an event day-of?

By: Lynne

Lynne — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:17:27 +0000

In reply to Vero. Vero, awesome to hear about the substitutions, thank you! I had to Google Mae Ploy's as I've never heard of it, but sounds like you nailed it! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and for the awesome review.

By: Vero

Vero — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:44:19 +0000

Great use of my leftover cranberry sauce. I didn’t have the Heinz so I used ketchup with a.little bit of Mae Ploy’s and I thought that it was a pretty accurate substitution.

By: Morton Freda

Morton Freda — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 01:23:16 +0000

Sounds really good, I will definitely try. I have a recipe I like but this definitely sounds like something I am willing to give a try.