Description

Grape Jelly Cocktail Meatballs are a classic party appetizer featuring tender meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce made from grape jelly and chili sauce — simple, crowd-pleasing, and always a hit.

Ingredients

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1 (32 oz) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs (about 50 meatballs)
1 cup grape jelly
1 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1/2 tsp 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 if using. Stir until smooth.
Add frozen meatballs and stir to coat evenly with the sauce.
For stovetop: Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are heated through and sauce is thickened.
For slow cooker: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Serve warm with toothpicks for easy party snacking.

Notes

Make ahead and reheat in the slow cooker or microwave.
Use homemade meatballs if preferred, just cook them fully before adding to sauce.
Try swapping grape jelly for cranberry sauce or apricot preserves for a twist.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
Calories: 280
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 40mg