Slow Cooker Party Meatballs
on Dec 31, 2015, Updated Jan 30, 2024
These Slow Cooker Party Meatballs are going to make for the perfect appetizer at most any party you are having or attending. Sweet with a little bit of spicy kick. Store bought meatballs loaded with chili sauce, grape jelly, and a few spices, they come together very quickly.
Slow Cooker Party Meatballs
It’s New Years Eve and our evening could not be complete without our favorite Party Meatballs made in the Crock-Pot or our Ham & Swiss Sliders. My entire family loves these things. Our party meatballs are always one of these first appetizers to be finished at most every single party we host or potluck we attend. I like how super simple they are to make. I was able to whip up these cocktail meatballs in just a few minutes time.
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You will find them perfect for potlucks, the holidays, game day, New Year’s, and even spring and summer BBQ’s. Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner and we always make a batch. You will find them perfect for the Big Game.
Sometimes I will serve some small bakery rolls on the side for the kiddos to make little meatball sliders. Plus if you run low on meatballs, you can dip the bread in the leftover sauce that remains in the Crock-Pot. Super yummy and just another option for enjoying these little guys.
The grape jelly adds just a bit of sweetness and really makes the sauce stick to the meatballs. The sauce also works great for the little cocktail weiners that are perfect for parties too! The sauce has just a bit of spice that combines so well with the sweet.
You can just leave your Slow Cooker Party Meatballs right in the Crock to keep them warm or set them out on a platter with toothpicks for guests to just grab and go.
If you are serving these on game day, you could serve them with your favorite team colors.
To make this recipe you will need some meatballs, store bought or homemade, a bottle of chili sauce, grape jelly, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco Sauce, and a few spices. Whip everything right in your slow cooker and add in the meatballs. So super easy.
INGREDIENTS
12 oz Chili Sauce
1 1/2 cup Ketchup
1 1/2 cup Grape Jelly
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Tabasco Sauce
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
3 lb frozen Meatballs
DIRECTIONS
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.
Slow Cooker Party Meatballs
Ingredients
- 12 oz Chili Sauce
- 1 1/2 cup Ketchup
- 1 1/2 cup Grape Jelly
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Tabasco Sauce
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 3 lb frozen Meatballs
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.
Do you have a favorite party meatball recipe that you make for your parties?
Looking for other great appetizer recipes? If so, be sure to see some of these other recipes that I have shared…
Hey! If making these for an 11am party, would you make them the night before and reheat or would you make them the morning before? If reheating, how do you suggest reheating? Thank you!
I make my own chili sauce. Can I use it or does it have to be store bought?
Hi Janet! I am sure the homemade chili sauce would make these party meatballs great. I hope you enjoy.
I’ve seen a few meatball recipes with grape jelly, but yours with the Tabasco and Chili Sauce sounds extra yummy! Thanks for linking up at Merry Monday. I’ll be including your meatballs in my Party Features next week. Happy New Year :)
can I make these stove top? for faster prep..I was thinking prepping stove top and then crock pot to keep warm.
Do you have to thaw the meatballs first or can you place them in crockpot frozen?
No need to thaw beforehand:) Just toss them right in frozen.
These look so amazing!
Thanks so much for adding your recipe to the Delicious Dishes Recipe Party on Pocket Change Gourmet.
~Liz
oh Jen, I love this recipe! It was very popular at our party this week and will be FEATURED on the next Wonderful Wednesday Blog HOP ♥
Sinea
Clearly you have planned what I will be preparing for Super Bowl Sunday. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Fabulous job! I would love for you to share this at our What’s it Wednesday Linky Party! Fantastic way to start the year with inspiration.
Paula
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These look great for a Football party! Thanks for the recipe! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on G+! Have a great week!
Kim
These would be great for game day! Such an easy way to feed a crowd :)
Do you have any puff pastry recipes, Thank you. Shirley