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Grape Jelly Meatballs

Sweet and Savory Grape Jelly Meatballs for Easy Entertaining

These Grape Jelly Meatballs combine sweet grape jelly and savory BBQ sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer ideal for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 8 meatballs
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 24 ounces Frozen meatballs

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup Grape jelly

Instructions
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

  • Start by spraying the inside of a Crockpot with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
  • Place the frozen meatballs in an even layer at the bottom of the Crockpot.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and grape jelly until smooth.
  • Gently pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs, ensuring they are all well-coated.
  • Cover the Crockpot and set it to cook on Low for 4–5 hours or on High for 2–3 hours.
  • Check the consistency of the sauce towards the end of cooking and adjust as necessary.

Notes

Serve as appetizers with toothpicks or over rice for a hearty meal. For additional flavor, consider adding Worcestershire or hot sauce to the BBQ mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg
Keyword appetizer recipes, Crockpot Recipes, easy entertaining, Grape Jelly Meatballs, meatball recipes, party food
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