Easiest Party Meatballs
Hosting a gathering has never been simpler, thanks to this recipe for *Easiest Party Meatballs*. Made with just three ingredients—frozen meatballs, tangy barbecue sauce, and sweet grape jelly—this crowd-pleasing dish comes together in minutes and slow cooks to sticky, flavorful perfection. With only 5 minutes of prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, these meatballs are the ultimate make-ahead appetizer for game days, potlucks, or family parties. Serve them straight from the slow cooker to keep them warm, or plate them with toothpicks for a no-fuss finger food option. Whether you're catering to a small crowd or feeding a hungry group, these tender, saucy meatballs are guaranteed to be the hit of your party.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen meatballs
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
Instructions
Place the frozen meatballs in a slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the grape jelly and barbecue sauce until smooth.
Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbly, switch the slow cooker to the warm setting.
Serve directly from the slow cooker with toothpicks for easy grabbing or transfer to a serving platter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.3 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1333 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 9% | |
*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.
