With just 3 simple ingredients, these crockpot meatballs with grape jelly and BBQ sauce make some of the best appetizers. They are perfect for game day or any time you’re hosting a get-together.
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Easy Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly and BBQ Sauce
We’re big football fans in our house…well, at least my husband is.
And where there’s football, there’s always food!
We always have plenty of game day snacks on hand, like chicken wings, homemade herb dip with veggies, and everyone’s favorite barbecue meatball recipe.
And, with the Super Bowl coming up soon, I thought I would share this recipe with you for barbecue meatballs with grape jelly.
No matter the occasion, it’s always the most requested appetizer at any family or holiday gathering and always a huge hit with guests.
Why You’ll Love this BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe
If you’ve never had these crockpot grape jelly and BBQ meatballs before, then you, my friend, are seriously missing out!
While these are similar to the classic meatballs made with Heinz chili sauce and grape jelly, I think that using BBQ sauce instead adds a touch more sweetness.
And, in my opinion, this version of the recipe is even better!
So what makes these crock pot barbecue meatballs the best?
Besides the fact that they’re super easy to make and always a crowd favorite, the secret’s in the sauce.
Made with Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce and grape jelly, this barbecue meatballs recipe is the perfect combination of savory and sweet.
Yum!
Table of Contents
- Easy Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly and BBQ Sauce
- Why You’ll Love this BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe
- Ingredients for The Best BBQ Crock Pot Meatballs
- Equipment Needed
- How to Make Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs
- What to Pair with Your Crockpot Barbecued Meatballs
- More Meatball Recipes from Midwest Life and Style
- Wrapping Up
- Printable Recipe Card for Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly and BBQ Sauce
- Did You Enjoy This Recipe? PIN It for Later!
Ingredients for The Best BBQ Crock Pot Meatballs
- 32 ounces frozen fully cooked meatballs (I prefer beef, but for a lighter option, you can sub in turkey)
- 18 ounces grape jelly
- 18 ounces BBQ sauce (I prefer to use the Sweet Baby Ray’s brand, but any BBQ sauce will work.)
Equipment Needed
How to Make Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs
Step 1: Mix the Grape Jelly and BBQ Sauce
To begin, add the sweet grape jelly and the BBQ sauce to a large mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
This sweet and tangy mixture is what gives the barbecue crockpot meatballs their delicious flavor!
note from jen’s kitchen
For an extra kick, swap out Sweet Baby Rays’ original BBQ sauce for their Sweet ‘n Spicy barbecue sauce.
Step 2: Dump Meatballs in Your Crockpot
Next, dump your frozen meatballs in the crockpot and turn it on high.
If you’ve got a favorite recipe for homemade meatballs, feel free to use those instead of store-bought ones.
But honestly, part of what makes this recipe so great is how easy it is to just open a bag and toss them right into your slow cooker!
Step 3: Pour in the Sauce Mixture
Then, pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the meatballs.
Stir until all the meatballs are evenly coated in the sauce.
Step 4: Cook Your Meatballs
Cook your crockpot barbecue meatballs on high for 3 hours or until they are warmed all the way through.
And that’s it!
Just dump, stir, and let ’em go.
It doesn’t get much easier than that, right?
note from jen’s kitchen
If you have a bit of time to spare, you can also cook your meatballs on low heat instead for abotu 6-7 hours.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
These crockpot bbq grape jelly meatballs are best served warm.. If your crockpot has the warm setting, you can turn it on until you’re ready to eat.
You can use mini appetizer forks to eat them, but party toothpicks work just as well!
Just store your leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Leftovers can be easily reheated in the microwave.
What to Pair with Your Crockpot Barbecued Meatballs
For a Super Bowl party, pair these BBQ crockpot meatballs with a few other easy snacks warm cheesy shrimp dip, and a jalapeno popper cheese ball for a game-winning combo.
You could also serve them alongside buffalo chicken dip, cheesy nachos, potato skins, sliders, or a fresh veggie platter with creamy herb dip with fresh dill and green onions.
Add a chip and dip platter with fresh homemade salsa, and you’ve got a spread everyone will love!
These meatballs are also perfect for a basketball watch party during March Madness, a fall football tailgate, or a potluck party for work, school, or church.
Try pairing them with classics like homemade air fryer pizza rolls, bacon-wrapped little smokies, or a hearty seven-layer dip.
They’re versatile enough to fit any occasion and will always be a hit!
More Meatball Recipes from Midwest Life and Style
If you love this easy recipe for crockpot meatballs with grape jelly and barbecue sauce, you might also enjoy some of my other favorite meatball recipes.
Wrapping Up
Do you plan on watching the big game?
We’ll have it on in our house. (Even if it is just to watch the commercials and the half-time show.)
Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today, friends. I
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Enjoy!
Printable Recipe Card for Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly and BBQ Sauce
The Best Crockpot Meatballs with Grape Jelly and BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen meatballs
- 18 ounces grape jelly
- 18 ounces BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Add grape jelly and BBQ sauce to a large mixing bowl and stir until combined.
- Dump frozen meatballs in the crockpot and pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the top. Stir until evenly coated with sauce.
- Cook on high for 3 hours. Serve warm.
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Has anyone made this with Ikea meatballs and lingonberry spread?
Our closest Ikea is over 4 hours away, so I’ve never tried it, but I bet it would be amazing.
I love meatballs and what better time to eat them than the SUPERBOWL!! I will certainly be making these for this weekend!! :)))
Right? You can’t have football without yummy food and this is one of my family’s top favorite appetizer recipes! So yummy and super simple to make.