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Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs

The EASIEST holiday appetizer that's made with just 3 INGREDIENTS! People adore these saucy meatballs loaded with FLAVOR! A perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's celebrations and holiday parties. Or make them for your next tailgating or game day party!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 96
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 48- ounces frozen precooked meatballs thawed
  • 40- ounces barbecue sauce
  • 30- ounces grape jelly

Instructions

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  1. To a 7-quart slow cooker (or similar sized such as 6 to 8 quarts) add the meatballs, barbecue sauce, grape jelly, stir to coat evenly, and cover.
  2. Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours* (See Notes), stirring every hour or so.
  3. Serve warm and fresh. Extra meatballs will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.** (See Notes)

Notes

  • *You can cook on high, and the meatballs will be ready in 2 to 3 hours. However, I recommend cooking them on low so the meatballs really have a chance to absorb all the flavors of the barbecue sauce and jelly.
  • **Regarding serving size and the nutritional stats provided as a courtesy only, but assuming that each meatball weighs 1/2 ounce, in a 48 ounce bag, there will be approximately 96 meatballs. Assuming that as an appetizer, a serving is 4 meatballs per person, that makes 24 servings overall. This is how the stats are calculated, but your mileage may vary. Also, not every drop of sauce will be consumed, so the stats are a bit artificially elevated.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4 Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 873mg (36%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 36g (72%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 96Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338

% Daily Value*

Serving 4
Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 873mg 36%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 36g 72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.