Slow Cooker Party Meatballs, also known as Grape Jelly Meatballs, make a great appetizer for parties or as a main dish. They're easy to prepare in a crockpot. They are perfect for a crowd!
PARTY MEATBALLS! For what feels like forever, I have seen a recipe floating around the internet for Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs made with chili sauce and grape jelly. I thought it was a very odd combination, and resisted because I didn't want to make a recipe and it end up beinh a flop...until curiosity got the best of me this past week! I only regret not trying it sooner!
Grape Jelly Meatballs
We have quite a few game day parties planned, and I'm always looking for new and easy to prepare recipes to feed a crowd. I figured since these party meatballs cooked in the Crock-Pot with only three ingredients, it would be an inexpensive and fun recipe to test out.
And guess what!? These grape jelly meatballs were amazing! The sauce is almost a barbecue-like consistency, with the perfect amount of sweet and spicy flavor. My family could not get enough of them!
Luckily, this party meatballs recipe is now in my index, and I will be making them for our next tailgating party and future potlucks. Whatever you do, don't hesitate to give these slow cooker grape jelly meatballs a try— I shouldn't have waited so long!
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Party Meatballs:
- 3 lb frozen Meatballs
- 24 oz Chili Sauce
- 1 ½ cup Grape Jelly
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, optional
How to make Grape Jelly Meatballs in the Slow Cooker:
1. Add all of your ingredients except the meatballs to your slow cooker and stir until completely combined.
2. Add the meatballs and stir until they're completely covered.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
What are the different sauces for Party Meatballs?
Grape jelly meatballs are probably the most popular type of party meatballs, but that's not the only way to prepare this delicious appetizer. I also enjoy cranberry meatballs, another delicious option is the cocktail meatball recipe. Other sauces for cocktail meatballs include grape jelly and mustard sauce, ketchup and brown sugar sauce, sweet and sour soy sauce with pineapples, and creamy Swedish meatball sauce. Whichever meatball recipe you choose, I'm sure it will be loved by your guests!
How to serve Grape Jelly Meatballs?
These meatballs are very easy to serve. My favorite way to serve them is to add toothpicks so they can be easily picked up and enjoyed as an appetizer. They would also be great on a bun as a slider. Serve with cole slaw and potato salad for a easy meal. If you don't want a slider you can serve them over steaming rice.
How to store Grape Jelly Meatballs?
Grape Jelly Meatballs can be stored easily as well. They can be kept in the fridge for 3 to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 2 or 3 months. They should be in an air tight container and will need room for the sauce to expand if you are freezing them.
After storing them you can reheat them by defrosting them overnight and putting them in the crock pot for 2 or 3 hours. They can also be warmed up on the stove, you may need to add some more sauces such as ketchup or chili sauce. Once they're to your desired temperature enjoy them just as much as you did the first time you had them!
Print your Grape Jelly Meatball recipe below:
Slow Cooker Party Meatballs Recipe
Also known as Grape Jelly Meatballs, these party meatballs are a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
- 3 lb frozen Meatballs
- 24 oz Chili Sauce
- 1 ½ cup Grape Jelly
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except meatballs to slow cooker and stir until mixed.
- Add meatballs and stir to coat.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 341Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 1163mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 3gSugar: 20gProtein: 13g
Mark W
I'm doing that. Don't care if some people around me claim cooking is only for women. Besides, that's just stupid to say that.
Missy
That right because they are same
famous chef are guys
Suzanne
These are always a winner! Been making them for years right out of Betty Crocker cookbook. Used to make my own meatballs until I wised up and went for pre-made ones.
Angie Bailey
These are delicious. I make mine with BBQ sauce instead of the chili sauce though. I might have to make these one day this week. 🙂
Samantha
I only have one 12 oz bottle of chili sauce and really wanted to make them today, will it really affect the taste if I just use 12 oz instead of 24?
Evan D.
These meatballs are incredible! Thanks for the recipe.
Peggy Adams
I made these for the Rose Bowl game and my guest just loved them. I had a side of Italian pasta salad to dip into and a fruit bowl, and voilà… The perfect football gathering Munchies!! They were terrific!!
Alex
Just came across this recipe, want to make it this weekend for a party I’m hosting. Question: would this work with bbq sauce instead of chili sauce? If notx is the taste closer to bbq or Asian inspired? And last, what cheese would you pair it with? I’m making sliders. Thanks!
Saira
I have a question I'm going t make these in my 8 quart crock pot but it's for a huge gathering it doesn't say how many it feeds in the recipe?
Anonymous
I doubled this recipe. Is 4 hours in high enough tone?
Nana
I've made these for over 20 years but I use grape jelly and BBQ sauce. I also use grape jelly and apricot jam. They both are absolutely delicious try it you guys would be very surprised.
Santa Orlando
Hi! When you use your apricot jam and grape jelly? Do you add any other sauce? Like bbq sauce. Or just those two jellies.
Thank you
Katie Hale
just the two jellies
Leslie
Do I put the meatballs in frozen???
Jeff d
It says frozen all throughout the recipe introduction and recipe itself.
Heathet
Would it work to use the Italian meatballs instead of the home style meatballs for this recipe?
Linda G.
Can I make.My own meatballs and cook in crockpot with sauce? Do I need to beown first? How long would it take?
GMA
Making today for a pot luck appetizer get together.. Used hot shiracha sauce in lieu of 1 bottle of chili sauce and added cayenne pepper for a bit more heat. The sauce tasted great. Cant wait to share them. Thanks.
Rainy
Made these for an office luncheon today. Double batch. 100 + meatballs. Not a single one left!!!