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Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs (3-Ingredients!)

These Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs are the ultimate 3-ingredient party appetizer—sweet, tangy, and totally effortless. Just dump frozen meatballs, grape jelly, and chili sauce into your slow cooker and let the magic happen. This classic grape jelly meatballs recipe is perfect for potlucks, game day, or holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Party Food
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Add frozen meatballs to the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together grape jelly and chili sauce until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat evenly.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 1.5–2 hours, until meatballs are heated through.
  5. Stir gently before serving. Switch to warm setting to keep them hot for parties. Serve with toothpicks and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Best Meatballs: Use frozen, fully cooked homestyle or Italian-style meatballs. Turkey or chicken meatballs work too.
  • Chili Sauce Options: Heinz chili sauce is traditional, but sweet chili sauce or your favorite BBQ sauce works as a swap.
  • Make Ahead: Mix the sauce and meatballs and refrigerate (in the crock insert) up to 24 hours before cooking.
  • Stovetop Option: Combine everything in a large pot and simmer for 20–25 minutes on low, stirring occasionally.
  • Freezer Friendly: Let cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • Reheating Tips: Reheat in the microwave in 30-second bursts or warm in the slow cooker on LOW until heated through.