Description
The classic 3-ingredient party appetizer. Frozen meatballs slow-cooked in a sweet and savory glaze made from grape jelly and chili sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz Frozen Meatballs
- 18 oz Grape Jelly
- 12 oz Chili Sauce (Heinz)
- Optional: Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Place frozen meatballs in a slow cooker.
- Whisk grape jelly and chili sauce together.
- Pour sauce over meatballs and stir to coat.
- Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours until hot and bubbly.
- Serve warm with toothpicks.
Notes
- Chili Sauce: Ensure you use the tomato-based condiment (like Heinz), not Asian chili paste.
- Jelly: Grape is traditional, but apricot preserves or cranberry sauce work as substitutes.
- Serving: Keep on the ‘Warm’ setting during parties to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Retro
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 Meatballs
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Grape Jelly Meatballs, Crockpot Meatballs, 3 Ingredient Meatballs, Party Appetizer Recipe, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Super Bowl Snacks