Lil' Smokies & Meatball Appetizer recipe
This Easy Meatball appetizer uses simple pantry staples like BBQ sauce, chili sauce, and grape jelly to create a sweet-and-savory glaze everyone loves. Toss it with frozen meatballs and Lil Smokies for a quick, crowd-pleasing party dish that practically cooks itself.
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 254kcal
Ingredients
- 14 oz package Lil Smokies
- 25 meatballs one 14-oz package frozen meatballs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 1 cup grape Jelly
Instructions
- Combine both sauces and jelly in a saucepan and whisk to combine. Turn heat on medium and put the lid on the pot. After about 5-8 minutes, once the sauce has heated up a bit, whisk again until smooth.
- Add meatballs and Lil Smokies. Turn heat down to medium-low, replace lid and cook for about 30 minutes.
- You can also cook these in the crockpot: Add all ingredients and cook on medium 2-3 hours. (Really, the meat is already cooked in both instances. You're looking to defrost and heat the meatballs and help the flavors of the sauce meld.)
- Serve in the crock pot on warm, or transfer to a ceramic or porcelain bowl. Place appetizer forks or toothpicks nearby for easy snacking. Enjoy!
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container, keep in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
They can also be frozen for up to 2–3 months, then thawed overnight and gently reheated for best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 731mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg