It’s fall and football season and the holidays are right around the corner and that means it’s time for parties and entertaining. But, party planning can be almost as stressful as it is fun.  Therefore, Heinz, Johnsonville and Ocean Spray have teamed up for the Ultimate Party Meatballs recipe. This delicious and versatile dish is a simple go-to recipe for entertaining! And I love semi-homemade.

Photo Credit Johnsonville Kitchens

With a tangy, sweet sauce that is sure to impress, the Ultimate Party Meatballs recipe makes a perfect appetizer or even a main course.  Ultimate Party Meatballs uses just three ingredients that are easy to keep on hand – one jar of Heinz® Chili Sauce, a bag of Johnsonville® Classic Italian Meatballs and one can of Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce.  Three ingredients = total tastiness!  The recipe can easily be prepared on the stove top or in your slow cooker.

I’ve had some issues finding the Ultimate Party Meatballs in my area. They are a new product and we seem to take our time in our grocery stores when it comes to getting new products. So I used some Johnsonville Sausage and combined it with the Heinz Chili Sauce and browned the sausage. Then I decided that I was going to make a cornbread with the Sausage, Cranberries and the cornbread mix went over the sausage and cornbread and I baked it in the oven.

The kids and I liked it a lot.