These Barbeque Sauce and Grape Jelly Meatballs are a quick and easy party appetizer you can whip up in no time! The best part is, there are only 3 easy ingredients and you can use frozen meatballs or homemade.
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These Barbeque Sauce and Grape Jelly Meatballs are perfection! There are only 3 ingredients and everything goes into the crock pot. It doesn’t get much easier! The best part is that they are so tempting and delicious.
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What We Love About This bbq Crock Pot Meatballs Recipe
This BBQ grape jelly meatballs are crazy, delicious concoction that always gets rave reviews! Make this main dish for your next party and your guest will go bonkers!
- Easy Ingredients: Only 3 easy ingredients for these bbq crock pot meatballs!
- Family Friendly: These sweet crockpot bbq meatballs are perfect for picky eaters.
- Slow Cooker bbq Meatballs: Set it and forget it! Frozen meatballs in crockpot with 2 other ingredients, set it and forget it!
- Makes Great Leftovers: Use them for a meatball sub!
Ingredient Notes
- Meatballs: You can use homemade meatballs (try these Oven Bake Meatballs) or use frozen meatballs to make it even easier.
- Grape Jelly: Plain, old store bought grape jelly. Use a sugar free version.
- BBQ Sauce: You can use store bought or my Homemade BBQ Sauce recipe .
Variations and Substitutions
- Meatballs – Use turkey, chicken, pork or beef meatballs or any protein that you wish, they are all wonderful.
- Grape Jelly – Try a homemade jelly or a sugar free version to save calories.
- Barbeque Sauce- Keto versions such as sweet baby rays are a great barbecue sauce for this dish.
How to Make Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs
These are the basic steps for making meatballs with grape jelly and bbq sauce. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information.
STEP 1: ADD MEATBALLS
First, add either fresh or frozen meatballs to your slow cooker.
STEP 2: ADD JELLY & BBQ SAUCE
Then pour the jelly and barbecue sauce on top of the meatballs.
STEP 3: COOK & SERVE
Finally, set to high and cook. Serve right out of the crock pot or place on a platter with toothpicks.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
You can easily get this start a few hours before the party starts. Once the meatballs are warmed through, set the slow cooker to “Keep Warm” and they can hang out all night.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container over covered bowl for up to 3 days in the fridge.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
These can freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
To reheat these party meatballs, warm in a skillet or in the microwave until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Place all of the ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium heat to medium high heat until the meatballs are heated through. for about 15-20 minutes.
Yes! Simply set your Instant Pot to the “slow cook” setting and follow the recipe.
Absolutely! Simply increase or decrease all of the ingredients proportionately.
Expert Tips for Making This Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs Recipe
- Swap Cranberry: Try swapping the grape jelly for a can of jellied cranberry sauce for cranberry meatballs. Or pineapple jelly or different flavors.
- Use Turkey Meatballs: You can easily substitute turkey or try a vegan version for your guests who are meatless.
- Make Ahead of Time: Get a jump start by starting these meatballs early then reheat in a pan when it’s party time.
- Premade: Get bags of premade meatballs at box stores such as Costco.
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Barbeque Sauce and Grape Jelly Meatballs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 32 ounce package frozen meatballs
- 18 ounces grape jelly
- 18 ounces BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Add the meatballs, grape jelly and BBQ sauce to a slow cooker; Stir to combine.
- Cook on high for 1 hour then turn the slow cooker to the warm setting.
Expert Tips
- Swap Cranberry: Try swapping the grape jelly for a can of jellied cranberry sauce for cranberry meatballs. Or pineapple jelly or different flavors.
- Use Turkey Meatballs: You can easily substitute turkey or try a vegan version for your guests who are meatless.
- Make Ahead of Time: Get a jump start by starting these meatballs early then reheat in a pan when it’s party time.
- Premade: Get bags of premade meatballs at box stores such as Costco.
These crock pot meatballs are amazing!!
I served these BBQ meatballs for dinner last night with garlic mashed potatoes and carrot salad. It was delish. I pinned these crockpot meatballs to make again later.