Easy 3-ingredient slow cooker grape jelly meatballs make a perfect party appetizer for potlucks, parties, and BBQs.
Ingredients
- 26-32 ounce frozen meatballs fully cooked
- 18 ounce barbecue sauce
- 18 ounce grape jelly
Instructions
- Add grape jelly and BBQ sauce to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Stir in meatballs
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, or until meatballs are heated through.
- Set to warm and stir before serving.
Notes
Add 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
You can put out toothpicks and serve directly from the crockpot. Or, if you prefer, transfer the meatballs to a bowl for serving.
On the Stovetop
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- Add the grape jelly and BBQ sauce to a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the frozen meatballs.
- Allow to simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are fully heated and coated in the sauce.
In the Oven
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- In a large mixing bowl, stir to combine the grape jelly and barbecue sauce. Stir in the meatballs.
- Transfer to a casserole dish or Dutch oven.
- Cover and bake at 325°F for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through to evenly coat the meatballs in sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 3meatballs | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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