Method

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Coat a small saucepan with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.  Add minced onion, and saute until tender.

Combine onion and next 7 ingredients in a bowl.  Mix well with clean hands.  When mixed, form into 36 1-inch balls. Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray.  Put rack in a large, shallow pan. Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 18 minutes. Serve warm with Cranberry dip.

Yield: 36 appetizers

Dip

• 1/2 cup cranberries, finely chopped
• 2 tsp dry mustard
• 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
• 1/2 cup low-sugar grape spread
• 1 tsp lemon
  juice

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Serve dip warm.

Yield 3/4 cup

Contributor: pat ciesla

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