This Easy Crock Pot BBQ Meatball Recipe is the perfect party appetizer! Delicious and just 3 ingredients!
Looking for a crazy easy and 100% delicious appetizer recipe?
This Crock Pot BBQ Meatball Recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and savory, and the ultimate party crowd-pleaser or game-day must have! These homemade bbq meatballs aren’t just an appetizer, either. Serve them up on some hoagie rolls with one or two tasty sides, and you’ve got an easy and flavorful dinner!
Did I mention just 3 ingredients?!? These southern bbq meatballs are ridiculously easy to make. So grab your Crock Pot and let’s get started!
Crock Pot BBQ Meatball Recipe
Related:
Do You Thaw Meatballs Before Putting in a Crockpot?
For this particular recipe, it isn’t necessary to thaw meatballs before cooking. That makes it all the more easy! Ultimately, crockpot recipes with frozen meatballs will save you time.
How Long do You Heat Meatballs in Crockpot?
You’ll need to cook meatballs in the slow cooker on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours. For example, if you’re hosting a game day get-together, be sure to start early.
Can You Overcook Meatballs in a Slow Cooker?
If you leave meatballs in the slow cooker for too long, they can become overcooked. Just remember to check after 2 hours on HIGH of 4 hours on LOW, and you’ll be fine. 🙂
What sides go with BBQ Meatballs?
One thing that’s nice about bbq meatballs is how they can be served as an appetizer or a dinner. Now, if you’re going to make bbq meatballs for dinner, you’ll want one or two sides to go along with them. Some interesting side ideas include:
- Cole Slaw
- Mashed Potatoes
- Mac and cheese
- Chili or baked beans
- Hoagie
- etc.
Crock Pot BBQ Meatball Recipe
Ingredients
- 26 oz. Fully-Cooked Frozen Meatballs
- 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce
- 1 cup Welch’s Concord Grape Jam
Instructions
- Add 1 cup Barbecue Sauce and 1 cup Grape Jam to medium bowl and combine thoroughly.
- Place frozen Meatballs in 5-6 Quart Slow Cooker, covering Meatballs with contents from medium bowl.
- Place lid on your Slow Cooker and heat Meatball mixture on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours, or until done. Stir mixture occasionally.
- Once done, set your Slow Cooker to the ‘WARM’ setting. Enjoy your delicious meatballs right away, or enjoy them slowly during your Party or Football Game.
- Optional: try serving as sliders with a slice of Swiss or Cheddar Cheese, YUM!
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Jill says
These were such a hit at the Christmas Eve gathering. Two years in a row now. I doubled the recipe, threw them in a large crockpot and had no left overs to bring home.
Ms Royce Kent says
I made this this morning 3-9-2024.. it should be cooking all day, but I added something a little bit different sriracha.. might I add that it does wonders for the sauce. Thank you for sharing..
Char says
What happens if you use jelly instead of jam?
Lolita White Cowan says
What happens if I use jelly instead of jam?
Christine says
Can you double this recipe?
Charlene D. says
i pick up some meat balls when we went shopping. and i have meatballs in the crockpot as i texted. i been making meatballs for a while my sister gave me the recipe a couple years ago and i been making them ever since. they are so delicious.
Vicky says
can you use homemade meatballs?
Never Ending Journeys says
Hi Vicky, you absolutely can use homemade meatballs. Just keep in mind this recipe uses frozen meatballs, so you may want to lessen the cook time to avoid the homemade meatballs getting overcooked. Hope this helps!
Rebecca says
How do you thicken the sauce 🤔
Barbara says
can I add extra BBQ sauce at the end
Stacey Haase says
Could you add pineapple to this?
Granny D says
These are so easy to make I love it I like easy recipes and I love using my crock pot 😂 I made these & my Family really liked them, I used baby Ray’s sweet and spicy BBQ sauce & the grape jelly it cut down on the sweetness a lot and it turned out really DELICIOUS 😋😋 my grandson absolutely loved them 😋 that makes me really happy when he likes what I cook🤗🤗🤗🤗💙🥰
Never Ending Journeys says
Hi Granny D, I’m so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed the recipe! That sweet and spicy BBQ sauce sounds so delicious, too!
Casey R Stowe says
Can you double this recipe in the crockpot?
Aarthi | Prepbowls says
These are so easy to pick , and eat meatballs , love the toothpick presentation!! I don’t use much Barbecue Sauce , but this jam, and sauce combinations is interesting , and tempting, so yum!!
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you so much, Aarthi!
Christie says
I love how these only take minimal ingredients and they can be made in the crockpot while we can go and do something else! Awesome!
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you so much, Christie!
Sabastian Cox says
I am thinking about putting these on a hoagie rolls for meatball subs 😀
Never Ending Journeys says
That sounds delicious, Sabastian!
PAM says
WOW…I’M SOOOO EXCITED TO FIND THIS BLOG. IT WAS WONDERFUL!!!
MANY THANKS TO YOU, & I’LL BE MAKING THE APPLE DUMP CAKE TOMORROW.
KEEP ‘EM COMING!
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you, Pam! I hope you love the Dump Cake!
Diane says
Can anyone recommend a tasty brand of frozen meatballs?
Never Ending Journeys says
Hi Diane, I used the Rosina Italian Style meatballs and they were delicious!
Crystal Connors says
I used walmart brand home style
A Cornish Mum says
Oh my word my mouth is watering! Thanks for linking up to #PicknMix, hope to see you there again tomorrow
Stevie x
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you, Stevie!
The Better Baker says
Looks oh so tasty! So glad you shared with us at Weekend Potluck. Do come again soon – please!
Karen says
I am always looking for an appetizer to make. This recipe looks really simple and easy to make! I like how there are only 3 ingredients! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Never Ending Journeys says
Thank you, Karen! I’m glad you like it!