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Super Bowl Party: Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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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.

Meatballs in a small dish with a fork.

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.

You can check out my big game day recipe roundup post for more party food favorites!

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Meatballs in a small dish with a fork.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

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  • 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
¾ cup water
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 (48-ounce/3 pound) bag frozen bite-size meatballs

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.

Equipment

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.

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  1. Velva

    love serving these type of appetizers. People go nuts for the meatballs! Fabulous.

    Velva

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  2. Rachel

    These meatballs are a hit every time I serve them! Simple to make and has good flavor. Delish!

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    • Ashley

      I’m so glad you enjoy them, Rachel!

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