Meatballs Lil Smokies Appetizer Snack
Get ready to wow your guests with these irresistible Meatballs Lil Smokies Appetizer Snacks—a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and smoky flavors! This crowd-pleasing party dish combines tender, fully cooked meatballs and bite-sized Lil Smokies in a luscious sauce made from tangy barbecue sauce, rich grape jelly, and a hint of garlic and onion. Cooked low and slow in a crockpot, this recipe is effortless and lets the flavors develop into a mouthwatering glaze while you focus on other preparations. For those who enjoy a touch of heat, optional red pepper flakes give the sauce a subtle kick! Garnished with fresh parsley and served warm with toothpicks, these flavorful bites are the ultimate game-day snack, holiday appetizer, or potluck favorite. Perfectly easy yet endlessly satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 pieces frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 16 ounces Lil Smokies (cocktail sausages)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 0.75 cup grape jelly
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, grape jelly, water, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined.
In a large slow cooker, add the frozen fully cooked meatballs and Lil Smokies. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the top, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Once the meatballs and Lil Smokies are heated through and the sauce is thickened, switch the slow cooker to the warm setting to keep the appetizer ready for serving.
When ready to serve, sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for a fresh touch.
Serve the appetizer warm with toothpicks for easy grabbing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.9 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 1800 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 464 mg | 10% | |
*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.
