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BBQ Grape Jelly Meatballs

Samantha Erb
Savory, sugary, sticky, and satisfying. These BBQ grape jelly meatballs are way too good to be just an appetizer! Serve on game day or any weekday — either way, they’ll be gone in no time!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Thanksgiving Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 -12 servings
Calories 453 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups BBQ sauce
  • 1 18 ounce jar grape jelly
  • 2 pounds frozen meatballs

Instructions
 

  • Crockpot
  • Combine BBQ sauce with grape jelly in the crockpot; stir well.
  • Stir in the frozen meatballs until evenly coated.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or high for 3 hours. Stir the meatballs a few times during the cooking time, until they’re warmed through.
  • Stovetop
  • In a large Dutch oven set over medium heat, combine jelly and BBQ sauce. Cook, stirring often, until bubbly.
  • Stir in meatballs and coat completely with the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 25-30 minutes, until meatballs are heated through. Stir the meatballs a few times to avoid scorching.
  • If necessary, add about ¼ cup of water to thin out the sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 17gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1481mgFiber: 3gSugar: 29g
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