Description

Grape Jelly Cocktail Meatballs are a crowd-pleasing appetizer made with tender meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy grape jelly and chili sauce glaze—perfect for parties, potlucks, and game day.

Ingredients

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1 (32 oz) bag frozen fully-cooked meatballs
1 cup grape jelly
1 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

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Instructions

In a large saucepan or slow cooker, combine grape jelly, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
Heat over medium heat (or set slow cooker to low), stirring until the jelly is fully melted and combined with the chili sauce.
Add meatballs and stir to coat evenly in the sauce.
Simmer on low for 2–3 hours (slow cooker) or 20–30 minutes (stovetop), stirring occasionally, until meatballs are heated through and sauce is thickened.
Serve warm with toothpicks for easy snacking.

Notes

Use homemade meatballs if preferred—just cook them first before adding to the sauce.
Swap grape jelly for cranberry sauce or apricot preserves for a twist.
Keep warm in the slow cooker during parties for easy serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
Calories: 260
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 40mg