Buffet Meatballs Recipe

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Janet Anderson needs only five ingredients to fix these easy appetizers that she serves at her home in Carson City, Nevada. Grape juice and apple jelly are the secrets behind the sweet yet tangy sauce that complements convenient packaged meatballs.

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Buffet Meatballs Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours
  • Yield: 44 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup grape juice
  • 1 cup apple jelly
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 package (64 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the juice, jelly, ketchup and tomato sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until jelly is melted.
  • Place meatballs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over the top and gently stir to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Yield: about 10-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3 each) equals 161 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 398 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Buffet Meatballs in Quick Cooking May/June 2004, p53

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Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2013 by kthurman

They really have a great flavor!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2013 by cookinama

These were great. I made them for a Super Bowl party. I added a little more brown sugar. Everyone loved them

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2013 by MimiKnight

The list of ingredients calls for grape juice AND grape jelly. Is this correct?

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2012 by marciajochem

I made these for my Bunco group last night and everyone wanted the recipe! Very easy to make and tasted delicious!

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2012 by yagomln

I would suggest substituting grape jelly for the grape juice in the recipe to retain the flavor and to ramp up the sweetness.

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2012 by ChefMommyy

How could i make these sweeter without changing recipe much?

Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2012 by Veronak

Pretty good, I made this for my book club meeting and it was a hit. However, like the previous post I would like it a tad bit sweeter, but I will make again

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2012 by MrsKase

This is my go-to recipe for a potluck when I know I will not have a lot of time for cooking that day. I have made these several times and always get lots of complements on them. I am making them again on Tuesday for a Valentine's Potluck at Church.

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2012 by jabbott3

I put the lil smokies in with the meatballs and it turned out great.

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by jabbott3

Loved it, has anyone tried to put the lil smokies in the sauce along with the meatballs?

 
 

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