Description
These crockpot grape jelly meatballs are the perfect sweet and savory appetizer made with just 3 simple ingredients. Ideal for parties, game day, or holiday gatherings, they’re effortless to make and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 1 (18 oz) jar grape jelly
- 1 (12 oz) bottle chili sauce
Instructions
- Add the grape jelly and chili sauce to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
- Add the frozen meatballs and stir to coat them in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until heated through and the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Stir before serving. Serve warm as an appetizer or over rice for a main dish.
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought meatballs (just ensure they’re fully cooked).
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- This recipe is easily halved or doubled depending on your needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
