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Cocktail Meatballs in a bowl next to slow cooker, sliced celery and green onions.
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5 from 9 votes

Crockpot Appetizer Meatballs

These crockpot appetizer meatballs are sure to be a crowd favorite. A little sweet, a little savory with a spicy kick. Perfect for holiday parties or game days!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, Crock Pot, Meatballs, Slow Cooker
Servings: 12
Calories: 303kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds meatballs (pre-cooked, frozen)
  • ⅓ cup Frank's Original Hot Sauce no substitutions
  • 1 ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 Tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Place meatballs in slow cooker.
    Slow cooker with frozen meatballs inside for Cocktail Meatballs.
  • Combine hot sauce, brown sugar, and water in a bowl. Stir until well combined and sugar is mostly dissolved.
    Mixing bowl with sauce for Cocktail Meatballs.
  • Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to evenly coat.
    Slow Cooker with frozen Cocktail Meatballs covered in sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
    Slow cooker with fully cooked Cocktail Meatballs.

Notes

  • If using homemade meatballs with this recipe, you may want to brown the meatballs first to keep them from sticking to the sides of the crockpot. Or, if you prefer the frozen meatballs in the recipe, they work great too.
  • If these crockpot appetizer meatballs are part of your party buffet, add some crisp veggies like cauliflower, broccoli, or brussels sprouts, which taste great after a bite of savory meat.
  • Make these meatballs a meal by adding some pineapple, and red peppers and serving over rice. Delicious!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 254mg | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg