Grape Jelly Meatballs
Sweet, savory, and irresistibly sticky, these Grape Jelly Meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties, potlucks, or family dinners! This easy slow cooker recipe combines tender frozen meatballs with a bold, tangy sauce made from grape jelly, BBQ sauce, and a hint of garlic powder. Add an optional kick of sriracha for a spicy twist, and finish with a garnish of fresh parsley for a pop of color. With just 5 minutes of prep and a simmer in the slow cooker, these saucy meatballs develop rich, caramelized flavors that pair perfectly with rice, mashed potatoes, or as a shareable appetizer. Simple, flavorful, and utterly addictive, this dish is your go-to for effortless entertaining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen meatballs
- 18 ounces grape jelly
- 18 ounces BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a slow cooker, combine grape jelly, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, and sriracha (if using). Stir until well mixed.
Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker and gently stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 3 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is thickened and bubbling, turn off the slow cooker and let the meatballs sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley (if desired) for a pop of color and flavor.
Serve warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish over rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.1 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.7 g | 374% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 534 mg | 178% | |
| Sodium | 9409 mg | 409% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 585.1 g | 213% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.9 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 398.5 g | ||
| Protein | 146.6 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 822 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 27.5 mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 3783 mg | 80% | |
*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.
