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3 Ingredient Cocktail Meatballs


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  • Author: Mia
  • Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These 3-Ingredient Cocktail Meatballs are a quick and easy appetizer, perfect for parties or gatherings. Made with frozen meatballs, grape jelly, and chili sauce, they’re a sweet and tangy crowd-pleaser.


Ingredients

  • 1 (32 oz) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs
  • 1 (12 oz) bottle chili sauce
  • 1 (18 oz) jar grape jelly

Instructions

  1. Place the frozen meatballs in a slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chili sauce and grape jelly until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs and stir to coat evenly.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve warm with toothpicks for easy grabbing.

Notes

  • You can substitute grape jelly with cranberry sauce or apricot preserves for a different flavor profile.
  • To make on the stovetop, simmer all ingredients in a large pot over medium heat for 20–25 minutes.
  • Great for holiday parties, potlucks, or game day snacks.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: about 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 460mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg