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)
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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!
Southern Grape Jelly Meatball Appetizers
Grape jelly meatballs are a Southern classic party food. Guests love them.
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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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
15Amount Per Serving: Calories: 286Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 770mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 23gProtein: 9g
Southern Grape Jelly Meatball Appetizers
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Sandy
Saturday 19th of October 2019
I don't have a crock pot. How long would I cook them stove top? Which frozen meatballs do you recommend?
Julia Jordan
Saturday 19th of October 2019
Sandy, Any basic frozen meatball would work for the recipe. If you're cooking it on the stove top, heat over a medium low setting and stir occasionally until hot and bubbly and it shouldn't take more than an hour, maybe less. I hope this helps.
juliepollitt
Friday 29th of September 2017
Oh my goodness, I LOVE meatballs and grape jelly! Wish I could eat it right off the screen.
JeCksOn
Friday 8th of September 2017
hmmmmmmmm
Tez
Wednesday 24th of July 2019
Can you cook these in a pot He stove etc, then put them in the crock pot?
Anonymous
Sunday 2nd of July 2017
I've made these using 1 bottle chili sauce, 1/2 jar grape jam & 1/2 can jelled cranberry sauce! The longer they cook in the crockpot the better...
Nikki
Saturday 1st of July 2017
Thanks for sharing! This is my absolute favorite way to make them!! YUM!
Julia
Wednesday 5th of July 2017
Me too! Such a great EASY recipe and tastes great!