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This 5 ingredient appetizer is easy to make in advance and can be kept warm in a slow cooker during your next potluck or game day gathering.

This recipe is a combination of several similar recipes that various friends and family members have been using for years.

The ingredients sound a little weird together, but trust me – these will disappear at your next gathering.

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Author: Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen – Ashley Covelli
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: About 16 servings (6 meatballs per serving) 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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Description

This 5 ingredient appetizer is easy to make in advance and can be kept warm in a slow cooker during your next potluck or game day gathering.

Ingredients

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1 (16-ounce) jar grape jelly
1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 (48-ounce/3 pound) bag frozen bite-size meatballs

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Instructions

In a large pot, mix together jelly, chili sauce, water, and lemon juice over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Once melted and combined, add frozen meatballs and cook until heated through.

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Notes

These meatballs are great held in a slow cooker on low during a party!

Pour the water into the chili sauce jar and shake it around, then add it to the mixture to help get every last bit from the jar.

Keywords: party food, game day appetizers, meatballs

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