This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sargento for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

The holiday season is upon us, and with it come lots of parties and family get togethers. Each year, I try to think of foods that I can lend a holiday twist too, while keeping the dish new and interesting. This year, I have come up with a holiday sausage meatball with a cranberry BBQ dipping sauce recipe made with Sargento Shredded Cheese that had the boys drooling before they had even finished cooking.

About Sargento Shredded Natural Cheese

Available in 30 versatile varieties, unique blends and distinct cuts, Sargento Shredded Natural Cheese is always cut from blocks of 100% real, natural cheese.

The Sargento Shredded Natural Cheese is available at retailers nationwide in packages ranging from 5-8 ounces, and two different cuts, traditional and fine. We prefer the traditional in most cases for a big cheesy flavor throughout the dish!

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Holiday Sausage Meatballs with Cranberry BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. breakfast sausage
• 8 oz. Sargento Shredded Natural Cheese 
• 1/2 c. bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 c. canned cranberry sauce 
• 1/2 c. BBQ sauce
• 1/4 c. orange juice
• 1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: Mix together sausage, Sargento cheese, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

Step 3: Form the meat mixture into meatballs about 2 inches around.

Step 4: Place the meatballs in a casserole dish in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes.

Step 5: While the meatballs are cooking, add the remaining ingredients to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring well until blended.

For inspiration on more great recipes that you can make with Sargento Shredded Natural Cheeses, visit Sargento on Pinterest.