Grape jelly meatballs make the perfect cocktail meatball appetizer for potlucks, parties, and BBQs alike.
Plus you will love how easy they are to make in the crockpot with just 4 ingredients.
Grape Jelly Meatballs
Whether is is Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, there are always holidays and occasions that pop up where you need to fix a recipe for a lot of people.
From holiday potlucks to homegating for the big game, you are going to love this easy recipe.
This crockpot grape jelly meatball recipe is not only super easy, but it is a real classic as well.
It’s the kind of recipe that people always love and ask for over and over again.
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All you need are four ingredients. That’s it.
Just toss everything in the crockpot and cook on high.
You can then leave your crockpot on warm and serve people throughout the party or you can pop on the lid and take them with you.
If you will be serving these to people who aren’t crazy about spicy food, you can always leave out ,or cut back on, the cayenne pepper.
You also don’t have to make a huge batch of these cocktail meatballs everytime. If you’re serving a smaller crowd, or just want to make a batch for the family, there are instructions included below for whipping up a smaller batch.
I hope that you enjoy these crockpot meatballs with grape jelly! If you do make them, let us know how you like them in the comments below.
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Grape Jelly Crockpot Meatballs
Ingredients
- Party Size bag of meatballs (48-65 oz)
- 32 oz barbecue sauce
- 32 oz grape jelly
- 3 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large crockpot and stir to mix well.
- Cook on high for 4 hours.
Notes
For a smaller batch use a family size bag of frozen meatballs (about 25 oz), 18 oz BBQ sauce, 18 oz grape jelly, and 1.5 tsp cayenne pepper.
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This recipe was shared over on the Weekend Potluck.
MD Kennedy says
04/03/2018 at 1:54 pmLove this recipe. However, I wouldn’t cut back on the cayenne – I’d add more!
Debbie P says
04/03/2018 at 10:36 pmThese are awesome! Mom mom used to make these a lot and now I do!
Vicki says
04/05/2018 at 3:53 amAnother variation to this, which my Aunt made in the 70’s.
1 jar Heinz chili sauce
1 small jar grape jelly
Then either meatballs or cocktail weinies
Sherri Davis says
01/25/2019 at 12:59 pmYes… that’s the one I know about! However, I’m good w/substitution of barbeque sauce. ☺️
Calshondra Williams says
04/05/2018 at 5:28 pmTasty and delicious looking meatball recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Debbie Welchert says
04/06/2018 at 10:45 amI see this recipe all the time and have never made these and they look and sound so good. I think I will try them on family movie night.
Frances Hall says
04/06/2018 at 1:24 pmThis look so delicious! I have to try this!
Linda Manns Linneman says
04/06/2018 at 8:09 pmThese look and sound so good. I can’t wait to try them with my family. They will love them. Thank you for sharing
Merry Kuchle says
05/16/2018 at 9:59 pmMeatballs are so good for a crowd. I love that these are easy peasy!
Mary P says
05/21/2018 at 1:00 pmHow to do this with fresh meatballs? Should you pre-cook and drain?
What cooking time ? thanks
Gail LINDBERG says
06/02/2018 at 12:25 pmI have used the recipe for years and it is terrific.
danielle wolter says
06/08/2018 at 7:41 pmI can’t believe I have never heard of these before. I totally must try them!
Veena Azmanov says
06/09/2018 at 3:17 amWonderful idea for a party platter!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
06/09/2018 at 5:59 amThese sound absolutely incredible – I will definitely have to give them a try next time we have a BBQ!
Natalie says
06/09/2018 at 6:20 amOh my, these meatballs look fabulous! I love the shiny glaze! Simply perfect ♥
Hannah says
06/09/2018 at 8:36 amWhen I see these meatballs, all I can think of is a party and watching some game. 😀 I just love having some friends around when doing these recipes, everyone enjoys them. 🙂 Love the recipe!
Denay DeGuzman says
10/08/2018 at 10:54 amOh my goodness, this so mouthwateringly delicious! Pinned it to Pinterest! I’m making this for Thanksgiving.
Kerrie Mendoza says
10/08/2018 at 12:11 pmOne of my all-time favourite recipes. Absolutely delicious!
Lisa J O'Driscoll says
10/08/2018 at 11:36 pmYumm! I love these and they’re so perfect for parties! What a great recipe!
Kelsey Apley says
10/09/2018 at 9:01 amThese are outstanding, thank you for sharing the recipe.
Cristy says
01/30/2019 at 8:09 pmDo you use frozen meatballs straight from the freezer or defrosted?
Jaclyn says
01/31/2019 at 8:43 amYes, Frozen meatballs straight from the freezer! No need to defrost 🙂