Description
These Grape Jelly Meatballs are a classic party appetizer with a sweet and tangy twist. Made with just a few simple ingredients and cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, these meatballs are a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (any variety)
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a slow cooker, whisk together grape jelly, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Cook the Meatballs: Add frozen meatballs to the sauce, stir to coat evenly. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- These meatballs are versatile and can be served as appetizers or as a main dish over rice or mashed potatoes.
- You can also cook this recipe on the stovetop by simmering everything in a pot for about 20–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
