Discover how to make beloved Southern Grape Jelly Meatball Appetizers.

Classic southern meatballs, or grape jelly meatballs as they’re better known, are a favorite at gatherings. You may have had these and not even realized what the sauce is made from.

It’s one of the easiest appetizers you can make. They are delicious and your guest will be going back for more! Be sure to make plenty because they disappear faster than you could imagine.

Everyone’s face seems to light up when they see a serving crock or platter with these amazing meatball appetizers.

Ingredients

2 lbs Frozen Meatballs
12 oz Chili Sauce
18 oz Grape Jelly (or jam)
2 tbs Dijon Mustard (optional)

Southern Party Food

Add meatballs to a crock pot and top with chili sauce and grape jelly. Set on high heat. Stir occasionally. I don’t use the Dijon mustard but many do, so if using add it with the rest of the ingredients.

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Cook on high for 3 hours and serve with appetizer forks or party picks.

You can use the same sauce with lit’l smokies cocktail links or sliced smoked sausage bites.

Chili Sauce and Jelly Meatballs

Southern Meatball Appetizers with Grape Jelly and Chili sauce

These tasty meatballs can be kept in a warm serving crock or placed on a platter as needed for your guests.

Let’s make these Southern Grape Jelly Meatball Appetizers!

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Southern Grape Jelly Meatball Appetizers

Grape jelly meatballs are a Southern classic party food. Guests love them.

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Total Time3 5

Servings: Pounds of Meatballs

Calories: 286kcal

Author: Julia Jordan | Julia’s Simply Southern

Ingredients

2 lbs Frozen Meatballs
12 oz Chili Sauce
18 oz Grape Jelly or jam
2 tbs Dijon Mustard optional

Instructions

Add the meatballs to a crock pot and top with chili sauce and grape jelly.
Set on the high heat stetting.
Stir occasionally.
Cook on high for 3 hours and serve with appetizer forks or party picks.

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