Description
These irresistible holiday appetizers made in a crockpot are perfect for entertaining during the festive season. From cheesy dips to savory meatballs, these make-ahead dishes are warm, flavorful, and sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb cocktail meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine the grape jelly, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
- Add the cocktail meatballs to the sauce mixture in the crockpot. Stir to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve warm with toothpicks or small skewers.
Notes
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to heat them in the crockpot.
- For a sweeter version, use a fruit-based jelly such as apricot or peach instead of grape.
- You can use homemade meatballs or frozen meatballs to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg