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Grape Jelly Meatballs

Sweet and Savory Grape Jelly Meatballs for Any Occasion

Easy Grape Jelly Meatballs made with three ingredients are perfect appetizers for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 package Italian Meatballs Frozen for convenience
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Grape Jelly Can substitute with apple or apricot jelly
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose a flavor that matches your preference

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grape Jelly Meatballs
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13 baking dish. Arrange the frozen Italian meatballs in a single layer and bake for 18 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of grape jelly with 1 cup of BBQ sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour the melted grape jelly and BBQ sauce over the hot meatballs and toss gently for even coating.
  4. Bake the coated meatballs again at 400°F for 7 minutes, then increase the temperature to 425°F (220°C) and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These grape jelly meatballs are perfect for baby showers, game days, and potlucks. Feel free to experiment with different BBQ sauces and jelly flavors for customization.

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