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Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs (3 Ingredient Appetizer)

A pile of shiny, glazed Crockpot grape jelly meatballs served on a white plate.

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Make this simple, set and forget slow cooker party food using only three ingredients for a sweet and savory appetizer perfect for game day or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen cooked meatballs
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar grape jelly
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle BBQ chili sauce

Instructions

  1. Place the frozen meatballs into the basin of your slow cooker.
  2. Pour the entire jar of grape jelly over the meatballs.
  3. Pour the entire bottle of BBQ chili sauce over the jelly and meatballs.
  4. Stir the mixture gently to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or on high for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
  6. Stir again before serving.

Notes

  • For serving at a party, keep the slow cooker set to the ‘Warm’ setting. Provide small forks or toothpicks nearby for easy serving.
  • This recipe works well as a dump and go option for holiday potlucks.
  • If you do not have frozen meatballs, you can use pre-cooked refrigerated meatballs.

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