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CROCKPOT CRANBERRY BBQ MEATBALLS

Throw out your grape jelly meatballs and try these Crockpot Cranberry BBQ Meatballs instead.  They are sweet, tangy and the easiest appetizer and finger food that is perfect for parties and entertaining.

Throw out your grape jelly meatballs and try these Crockpot Cranberry BBQ Meatballs instead. They are sweet, tangy and the easiest appetizer and finger food that is perfect for parties and entertaining.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword appetizer, bbq meatballs, crock pot, meatballs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 15 People
Calories 262 kcal
Author Lauren Allen

Ingredients

  • 50-60 frozen meatballs Or homemade meatballs
  • 14 oz whole cranberry sauce
  • 12 oz cocktail sauce
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • green onion freshly chopped, garnish

Instructions

  1. Spray the bottom of your slow cooker lightly with cooking spray. Add frozen meatballs to the bottom of pot. 

  2. In a large bowl stir together cranberry sauce, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water, and barbecue sauce and pour over meatballs. 

  3. Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours. 

  4. Serve warm garnished with chopped green onions, if desired.

Recipe Notes

If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make these in a saucepan:

Add ingredients for the sauce to a saucepan and stir until smooth. Then add the meatballs and stir to coat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes for thawed meatballs, or 14-16 minutes for frozen meatballs.