Cranberry BBQ Crockpot Meatballs
These Cranberry BBQ Crockpot Meatballs are a delicious and easy appetizer or main course, perfect for parties or family dinners. Sweet and tangy cranberry sauce complements smoky barbecue flavors for a crowd-pleasing dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 245 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 (12-ounce) package frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 1 (14-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Place frozen meatballs in a slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1-2 hours, or until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Serve these meatballs as an appetizer with toothpicks, or as a main course over rice or mashed potatoes.
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