Description
These sweet and savory Grape Jelly Meatballs are the ultimate party appetizer made with grape jelly and BBQ sauce in a slow cooker. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or weeknight dinners. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this slow cooker meatball recipe is a crowd-pleasing favorite.
Ingredients
32 oz frozen meatballs
1 cup grape jelly
1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
1/2 cup chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and optional chili sauce. Mix until smooth.
2. Add frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
3. Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs, ensuring they are fully coated.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Once hot and glazed, serve directly from the slow cooker or transfer to a dish.
Notes
Use your favorite BBQ sauce flavor to customize the taste.
Turkey or chicken meatballs are great lean alternatives.
Add chili sauce for a subtle kick without overpowering sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 meatballs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg