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Zippy Grape Jelly Meatballs

Zippy Grape Jelly Meatballs: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser!

Zippy Grape Jelly Meatballs are a sweet and tangy twist on a classic appetizer that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 2 pounds Frozen Fully Cooked Meatballs
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Grape Jelly Recommended: Smucker’s
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Recommended: Sweet Baby Ray's
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Garlic Sauce Adjust to taste for spiciness
Optional Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley or Chives For garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In your slow cooker, blend together the grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and chili garlic sauce until smooth.
  2. Gently place the frozen fully cooked meatballs into the sauce mixture, ensuring they are coated evenly.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, stirring midway.
  4. Switch the slow cooker to the warm setting after cooking to maintain serving temperature.
  5. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or chives on top before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These meatballs can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for later enjoyment. Adjust barbecue sauce to suit your flavor preference.

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