Description
Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s both easy to prepare and bursting with flavor? Look no further than these Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs! Combining frozen homestyle meatballs with a sweet and tangy sauce made from grape jelly and barbecue sauce, this dish is perfect for any occasion—be it game day, family gatherings, or casual get-togethers. With minimal effort required, you can set it and forget it in your Crockpot while enjoying the delicious aroma that fills your kitchen. Serve them on toothpicks for easy snacking or alongside rice for a hearty meal. These sticky, flavorful meatballs are sure to become a favorite among friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen homestyle meatballs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (smoky or bold)
- 1 cup grape jelly (or your choice of fruit preserves)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Crockpot: Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray. Add frozen meatballs in an even layer.
- Make the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce and grape jelly until smooth. Add soy sauce, garlic powder, and chili flakes if desired.
- Coat the Meatballs: Pour the sauce over the meatballs, gently stirring to coat each one evenly.
- Slow Cook: Set your Crockpot to cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours without lifting the lid. If the sauce is too thin at the end, remove the lid and cook on High for an additional 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on Low (or 2 hours on High)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg