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Crock Pot Apple Jelly Meatballs


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  • Author: Melissa Riker
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 20 1x

Description

Apple Jelly Meatballs, also called buffet meatballs, are a super easy 4 ingredient recipe that are always the hit of the party! With less than 5 minutes of prep time and no stove time thanks to the slow cooker, this will be your new favorite party food!


Ingredients

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  • Two bags (about 25 oz. each) of frozen meatballs – beef, turkey, Italian, take your pick
  • One 18 oz. jar of apple jelly
  • One 14 oz. jar of pizza sauce
  • One 14 oz. bottle of ketchup


Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and stir to mix.
  2. Heat on low 4 to 5 hours or until meatballs are heated through.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: slow cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs
  • Calories: 276
  • Sugar: 14.7 g
  • Sodium: 732.1 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22.9 g
  • Protein: 10.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 46.8 mg
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