Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. 2
   Combine sausage, ⅓ cup chopped cranberries, cheddar cheese, shallots, Dijon mustard, baking powder, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix together with a spatula or your hands until the ingredients fully incorporated.
3. 3
   Roll the mixture into balls and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes.
4. 4
   While meatballs are baking, prepare cranberry sauce: Place 2 cups cranberries, crushed pineapple and orange juice in a medium sauce pan. Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5
   When cranberries burst, smash with a spoon until desired texture is reached. Add sugar, to taste, and allow to cook for an additional 10-12 minutes.
6. 6
   Transfer sauce to a serving bowl and serve with meatballs.