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Crock pot Grape Jelly Meatballs on a black plate against a white background.
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Grape Jelly Meatballs

Traditional grape jelly meatballs are the perfect appetizer for game day or parties! These meatballs can also be served with rice and a side of veggies for a complete meal. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings 50 meatballs
Calories 83kcal
Author Whitney Wright

Ingredients

  • 32 oz frozen, fully cooked meatballs about 50 meatballs
  • 18 oz jar grape jelly
  • 12 oz Chili Sauce
  • pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • In a large slow cooker add the grape jelly, chili sauce, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine. The sauce will be a tad lumpy because of the jelly, but do your best to whisk it until smooth. 
  • Add the frozen meatballs to the sauce. Gently stir in the meatballs until fully coated by the sauce. 
  • Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Or high for 2-3 hours. 
  • Serve as an appetizer or over rice for a main dish.

Notes

A great variation would be to use BBQ sauce in place of the chili sauce. 
If using homemade meatballs, cook the meatballs before placing them in the slow cooker. If you don't cook the meatballs, excess grease from the meat will be in the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 85mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg