Description
Comforting grape jelly meatballs bring together sweet and savory flavors in one irresistible dish. Hearty protein mingles with tangy-sweet sauce, creating a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 (32 oz/900 g) bag of frozen meatballs (fully cooked)
Sauces:
- 1 cup (240 ml) grape jelly
- 1 cup (240 ml) barbecue sauce
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Craft a luscious sauce by blending grape jelly, tangy barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and optional Dijon mustard in a spacious skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk the ingredients gently, creating a harmonious mixture that transforms into a glossy, smooth liquid with a gentle shimmer.
- Introduce frozen meatballs into the simmering sauce, ensuring each sphere is luxuriously coated with the vibrant, sweet-savory glaze.
- Lower the temperature, allowing the meatballs to nestle into the sauce, creating a slow-cooking environment that enhances flavor penetration.
- Cover the skillet, letting the meatballs gently poach in the rich sauce for approximately 15-20 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and promote even heating.
- Monitor the sauce’s consistency, watching it gradually thicken and cling seductively to each meatball, signaling perfect doneness.
- Elegantly transfer the glistening meatballs to a serving platter or maintain their warmth in a slow cooker set to low temperature.
- Provide toothpicks for convenient, mess-free enjoyment, allowing guests to savor these delectable, saucy morsels with ease.
Notes
- Choose pre-made frozen meatballs for a super quick and convenient meal preparation that saves significant cooking time.
- Opt for a smoky or spicy barbecue sauce to add extra depth and complexity to the grape jelly sauce, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Substitute frozen meatballs with homemade or plant-based meatballs for a personalized dietary approach, ensuring the recipe remains versatile and adaptable.
- Keep leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, making them a perfect make-ahead appetizer or party snack that maintains delicious taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg