Grape Jelly Meatballs
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Made with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, these Grape Jelly Meatballs are a must for holiday parties and game days. With sweet grape jelly and zesty BBQ sauce, these crockpot meatballs are a tried and true addictive appetizer that everyone loves!
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Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs
These slow cooker meatballs are a classic recipe loved by everyone, perfect for family holiday celebrations, New Year’s Eve, to Super Bowl Sunday. They are one crockpot party food you can guarantee on disappearing long before the party ends.
They are beyond easy to prepare – a truly dump and go slow cooker recipe. You can even serve them directly from the crockpot to keep them warm (dirtying up fewer dishes. WIN.) And the flavor is just fantastic with a combination of sweet, savory, and zesty that appeals to nearly all taste buds. I’ve never met anyone who hasn’t immediately loved them.
When it comes to cheap and easy appetizers that create little to no mess, these crockpot grape jelly meatballs are the perfect option.
Helpful Tips & Variations
- Barbecue sauce. You can grab a bottle at the store or make my homemade BBQ sauce. My preference for store-bought is Sweet Baby Rays. You can swap the BBQ sauce for Heinz chili sauce, if preferred.
- Grape jelly. Any brand of grape jelly will work.
- Meatballs. You can keep it simple by buying a package of frozen meatballs at the store or make my homemade Italian meatballs for a lot of extra flavor. Using frozen meatballs (no need to thaw first), whether homemade or a package purchased at the store, makes this recipe super easy. You can use all beef meatballs, pork meatballs, turkey meatballs or any combination.
- No crockpot, no problem. You can easily make these BBQ grape jelly meatballs on the stovetop if you don’t have a crockpot. Just put them in a pot over medium/medium-low heat and cook until the meatballs are warmed. Be sure to stir frequently so the sauce doesn’t scorch.
Grape Jelly Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 cup barbecue sauce*
- 1 cup grape jelly
- ยฝ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 32 oz. frozen meatballs**
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the barbecue sauce, grape jelly, and Worcestershire sauce; whisk until smooth and combined.
- Add in the meatballs and toss the meatballs until coated.
- Place the lid back on the crock pot and cook on low for 4 hours (or high for 2 hours), stirring occasionally toward the end.
- Turn the slow cooker to warm and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Did you make this? Leave a rating below!How to Make Grape Jelly Meatballs
- Combine the sauce ingredients. Whisk 1 cup BBQ sauce, 1 cup grape jelly, and 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce until smooth in a greased slow cooker.
- Add the meatballs. Add 32 ounces frozen meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Cook. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally toward the end to avoid scorching.
- Keep warm. Once the meatballs are fully heated, turn the slow cooker to warm and enjoy.
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers:
- How to store leftovers. Leftover grape jelly and BBQ sauce meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- How to reheat. The easiest way to reheat the meatballs is in the microwave but if you’re reheating a large amount, you can also use the crockpot or stovetop.
Serving Suggestions
These meatballs are a must on the party appetizer table, especially around the holidays and for game day. To keep the party prep super easy, you can serve these crockpot grape jelly meatballs next to (2 ingredient) olive spread, our crazy popular dill pickle dip, and a charcuterie board. These grape jelly meatballs can also be turned into a meal. Our family loves them served over mashed potatoes.
More Party Appetizers:
- Mini Tortellini Kabobs
- Cucumber Sandwiches
- Jalapeno Poppers
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
- Cheesy Corn Dip
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Always yummy! We add diced crispy bacon just before serving, and sometimes we do have half hamburger & half pork sausage for the meatballs.
Easy & delicious
I made this exactly as is and kids loved it. It was requested again so doubled it so we had leftovers. Comes out perfect every time will be a repeat in our household.
This recipe is one I remember from church socials and baby showers!!! Fantastic and so simple, but not skimpy on flavor!!! We made them for dinner with sour cream and chives mashed potatoes. Sweet and savory!!!
I’ve heard about these for years, but never made them…until this past weekend. They were so easy and delicious – lived up to all the hype!
Super easy to follow and super delicious!!! Thanks so much!
These are so tasty! And EASY.
If doubling recipe do all ingredients get doubled?
Yes. Make sure you have a large enough crock pot to hold it all and mix a few times so nothing burns on the bottom.