Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any gathering. These tender meatballs are coated in a sticky glaze made from grape jelly and barbecue sauce, making them an irresistible appetizer or main dish. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can let your slow cooker do all the work while you enjoy the company of your guests. Whether served on toothpicks at a party, over rice for a hearty meal, or nestled in sliders, these meatballs are sure to be a crowd favorite. Get ready to impress with this easy and delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen homestyle meatballs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (smoky or bold)
- 1 cup grape jelly (or raspberry/cherry/pineapple preserves)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with cooking oil. Add the frozen meatballs in an even layer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce and grape jelly until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs, ensuring each one is evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours without lifting the lid. If needed, remove the lid for the last 20 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Category: Appetizer/Main dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg