A favorite for decades, grape jelly meatballs are still a crowd-pleaser.
The secret ingredient was (drumroll, yo)… grape jelly!
We still love these sweet-tangy-saucy little bites.
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They’re always crowd pleasers in the South, and they’re strictly a dump-and-stir proposition.
Whisk together the sauce, and give your slow cooker a spritz of cooking spray.
In go themeatballs, in goes the sauce.
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Sprinkle chives on top before serving.
Actually, you don’t even have to serve them.
Just place a container of picks next to your slow cooker, and guests can serve themselves.
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There’s no easier dish this side of apineapple sandwich.
Try them and find out why thisgroovy appetizerfrom back in the day is still a hit.
Where Did Grape Jelly Meatballs Come From?
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Can I Make Grape Jelly Meatballs Without a Slow-Cooker?
Serve to start the party on holidays, game nights, cocktail parties, and more.
But don’t stop there.
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you might also serve these meatballs over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for an easy weeknight meal.
Prepare slow cooker:
Lightly coat slow cooker with cooking spray.
Add meatballs:
Place frozen meatballs in slow cooker.
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Add sauce:
Pour jelly sauce over meatballs, and toss to coat.
Top with chives, and serve immediately.
Jelliedcranberry saucecan also be used successfully in a pinch.
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