Easy BBQ Cocktail Meatballs recipe perfect for parties and potlucks. These flavorful meatballs are simmered in a tangy barbecue sauce, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Author:Chloe Thompson
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:2-3 hours
Total Time:2 hours 35 minutes
Yield:Approximately 20-25 servings
Category:Appetizer
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound frozen cooked cocktail meatballs
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup grape jelly
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Combine barbecue sauce, grape jelly, and Worcestershire sauce in a slow cooker.
Add the frozen cocktail meatballs to the slow cooker.
Stir to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce.
Cook on low for 2-3 hours, or on high for 1-1.5 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
Serve warm directly from the slow cooker.
Notes
You can adjust the sweetness or tanginess of the sauce by using different types of barbecue sauce or adding a splash of vinegar.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
These meatballs are best served immediately but can be kept warm in the slow cooker for a party.