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Honey Bbq Meatballs

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🍖 Sweet honey BBQ glazed frozen meatballs – effortless crockpot crowd-pleaser!
🥘 Kid-friendly party appetizer feeds 8 in just 2 hours with minimal prep!

  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

– 2 lb frozen meatballs

– 1 cup BBQ sauce

– 1/3 cup honey

– 1/3 cup grape jelly (jarred, not crystals)

– Chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

1-First Step: Whip Up the Sauce Grab a medium bowl. Pour in 1 cup BBQ sauce, 1/3 cup honey, and 1/3 cup jarred grape jelly. Whisk smooth, about 1 minute. No lumps! This mix is the sticky magic. Smells amazing already. Pro tip: Taste and tweak sweetness if needed.

2-Second Step: Load the Crockpot Dump 2 lb frozen meatballs straight into your crockpot. No pre-cooking, they’re fully cooked. Spread even. Pour that sauce all over. Stir gently to coat every meatball. Use a big spoon, get in there good.

3-Third Step: Cook Low and Slow Set crockpot to high for 1 hour, or low for 2-3 hours. Stir every 30-45 minutes to recoat. Sauce thickens, meatballs plump up juicy. High is faster for parties, low for deeper flavor. Keep lid on mostly.

4-Fourth Step: Finishing Touches When sauce clings perfect and meatballs hot through, switch to warm. Sprinkle chopped parsley if you want. Takes 30 seconds. Boom, ready!

5-Final Step: Serve and Watch ’Em Vanish Scoop into a dish, add toothpicks. Side with [oven-baked ribs](https://homemadetasty.com/oven-baked-ribs/) for full BBQ spread. Or rice for dinner. Leftovers? Rare! My family fights over ’em. Safety note: Internal temp 165F if checking.

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Notes

❄️ Add frozen meatballs straight from the freezer – no thawing needed!
🍯 Use any sweet BBQ sauce; regular honey and jarred grape jelly work best.
🔄 Double the recipe for larger crowds, just add a bit more cook time.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Kid-Friendly

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 442 calories
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 435mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 81mg