Description
Grape Jelly Meatballs are a sweet and savory appetizer made with frozen meatballs simmered in a tangy sauce of grape jelly and chili sauce—perfect for parties and potlucks.
Ingredients
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- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or slow cooker, combine grape jelly and chili sauce. Stir until well blended.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder if using. Stir to combine.
- Add the frozen meatballs and stir to coat evenly with the sauce.
- If using stovetop, simmer over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are heated through and sauce is thickened.
- If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1.5-2 hours.
- Serve warm with toothpicks as an appetizer or over rice as a meal.
Notes
- Use turkey or beef meatballs based on preference.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the slow cooker.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Great for game days, holidays, and potlucks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg