Grape jelly meatballs in a slow cooker are a party classic that I absolutely love making. They’re hands down the easiest appetizer to whip up and everyone always raves about them. Not to mention, the slow cooker makes them so convenient to bring to parties since they can stay warm and delicious all night long. In this post, I’m going to share my go-to recipe for grape jelly meatballs with the addition of BBQ sauce.
To make these delicious grape jelly and BBQ meatballs, you’ll need four simple ingredients: frozen meatballs, grape jelly, chili sauce and BBQ sauce. I recommend using Sweet Baby Ray’s brand BBQ sauce for a perfect balance of sweetness and tang.
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To start, place the frozen meatballs in your slow cooker. In a separate bowl, mix together the grape jelly, chili sauce and BBQ sauce until well combined. Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs, making sure they’re all coated evenly.
Turn your slow cooker on low and let the meatballs cook for 3-4 hours. During this time, the grape jelly and BBQ sauce will slowly cook down and create a thick, delicious glaze over the meatballs.
Once the meatballs are fully cooked, you’re ready to serve them up! You can either leave them in the slow cooker on the “keep warm” setting, or transfer them to a serving dish. I like to use toothpicks to make it easy for guests to grab and go.
That’s it! With just four simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for any party or gathering. These grape jelly and BBQ meatballs are always a hit and are sure to be a favorite at your next event. Give them a try with Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce and let me know what you think!
Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 bag frozen meatballs (about 25-30 meatballs)
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
- 2 Tbsp. chili sauce
Instructions:
- Place the frozen meatballs in your slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the grape jelly, chili sauce and Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs, making sure they’re all coated evenly.
- Turn your slow cooker on low and let the meatballs cook for 3-4 hours.
- Once the meatballs are fully cooked, you’re ready to serve them up!
- You can either leave them in the slow cooker on the “keep warm” setting, or transfer them to a serving dish.
- Use toothpicks to make it easy for guests to grab and go.
- Enjoy your delicious grape jelly and BBQ meatballs!
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