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Grape Jelly Meatballs
These Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs are a classic party appetizer! They are full of addictingly tangy flavors, and are perfect for keeping the party going all night long since the slow cooker keeps them hot and ready! Use them for the holidays, a pot luck, or anytime you are feeding a crowd.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 574 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 32 oz grape jelly (1 jar)
- 24 oz Heinz chili sauce (2 jars)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 5 lbs frozen meatballs (beef, pork, or turkey)
Instructions
- Combine the grape jelly, chili sauce, and red pepper flakes in the slow cooker and whisk until smooth.
- Pour meatballs into the crock pot and stir until they are all coated in the sauce.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours or until they reach 160˚F. Place on keep warm setting after they are done cooking until you are are done serving them.
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Notes
- Substitutions: Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce
- How to Freeze: These cocktail meatballs are pretty easy to whip up for a party, without much time and effort, but if you are preparing a lot and want to get ahead, you can prep them, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Grape Jelly + BBQ Sauce
- Cranberry sauce + Chili Sauce
- Raspberry preserves + Chili Sauce
- Grape Jelly + Ketchup
- Mix grape jelly, and chili sauce until smooth.
- Mix in meatballs and place in freezer bags (will probably take multiple) or an airtight container.
- When ready to cook, thaw 24-48 hours in the refrigerator, then pour meatball mixture into crock pot and cook as directed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
8oz
Calories
574kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
687mg
(29%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
300IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
13.4mg
(15%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8oz | |
| Calories | 574kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 687mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 13.4mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.