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Grape Jelly Meatballs

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 64 meatballs
Loaded with flavor and a secret ingredient, these sweet and savory grape jelly meatballs are made from scratch with only a handful of ingredients. This easy cocktail meatball recipe is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, and can be made in the oven or the slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 1 package Johnsonville brats (casing removed)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 egg or 3 tablespoons almond milk
  • 1 12- ounce jar grape jelly
  • 1 - 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine brats, ground beef, breadcrumbs and egg. Mix until well combined.
  • Scoop mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake meatballs for 12 - 15 minutes.
  • Combine grape jelly and barbecue sauce in a mixing bowl and whisk together.

To serve immediately:

  • Heat the sauce over medium heat until the jelly dissolves and the sauce is smooth.
  • Toss baked meatballs with sauce and serve.
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Crockpot/Slow Cooker method:

  • Transfer sauce and meatballs to a slow cooker and stir to coat.
  • Cook on low for at least at least 1 hour before serving to allow the sauce to fully cook.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcal Carbohydrates: 6g Protein: 2g Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 8mg Sodium: 97mg Fiber: 0.2g Sugar: 4g Vitamin C: 0.03mg