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Cranberry BBQ Meatball Appetizer

Crockpot Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

Sweet, tangy, and a little smoky, these Crockpot BBQ Cranberry Meatballs are the perfect easy appetizer or hearty dinner. Just toss frozen meatballs with a flavorful cranberry-BBQ sauce and let your slow cooker do the work!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 50 Meatballs
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 32 oz Bag Frozen Meatballs
  • 1 14 oz Can Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • Fresh Parsley Optional

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Make the sauce:
    In a medium bowl, whisk together your cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce (if using), garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture is smooth and well combined. It might not look like much at first, but as it cooks, it thickens into this gorgeous, glossy glaze.
  2. Combine everything in the Crockpot:
    Add your frozen meatballs to the slow cooker and pour the sauce right over the top. Give everything a good stir so the meatballs are coated evenly in that sweet and tangy sauce.
  3. Cook:
    Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the meatballs are fully heated through and the sauce is bubbling. Stir halfway through if you can, just to make sure everything gets coated nicely.
  4. Serve:
    Give it one last stir before serving. If you’d like, sprinkle with some freshly chopped parsley for color and a bit of freshness. Serve warm with toothpicks as a party app or pile them onto a plate with your favorite sides for a hearty meal.