Drunken Meatballs with Crock Pot Instructions
Get ready to elevate your next party or family gathering with these irresistible Drunken Meatballs made effortlessly in a crock pot! Tender, savory meatballs are smothered in a luscious, tangy-sweet bourbon-infused sauce crafted from grape jelly, chili sauce, and a tantalizing blend of spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder. This crowd-pleasing appetizer requires just 5 minutes of prep and simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, making it the ultimate hands-free recipe for busy hosts. Serve these flavor-packed meatballs straight from the crock pot with toothpicks for easy sharing, or pair them with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Perfect for game days, potlucks, or holiday feasts, these crock pot drunken meatballs are guaranteed to be the star of the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen meatballs
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 0.5 cup bourbon whiskey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the grape jelly, chili sauce, bourbon whiskey, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and well blended.
Place the frozen meatballs directly into the crock pot.
Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs, ensuring that all the meatballs are coated evenly.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on high heat for 2-3 hours, or low heat for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the sauce coats the meatballs evenly.
Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly, turn off the crock pot.
Serve the drunken meatballs warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. They pair well with toothpicks for individual servings or as part of a buffet.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.3 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.8 g | 374% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 534 mg | 178% | |
| Sodium | 10539 mg | 458% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.4 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 187.9 g | ||
| Protein | 130.2 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 497 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2493 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
