When you need a perfect appetizer for any time of year, these Slow Cooker Meatballs will satisfy you every time. The sweet brown sugar glaze makes them popular with picky eaters, party guests, and anyone who likes an easy weeknight dinner idea. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, holidays, or casual game days. Whether you’re serving them as cocktail meatballs or spooned over white rice for a comfort meal, these tender meatballs shine with sweet and savory flavors. Make a double batch because they disappear quickly!
Yes! Just use a larger slow cooker or increase the cooking time slightly to ensure the meatballs cook evenly.
They’re on the sweet side with the brown sugar, but still taste like delicious meatballs mixed with seasonings.
Sure, serve with white rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles for a quick and easy dinner.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in broth in the microwave or on the stovetop.
freezing: Freeze cooked meatballs with sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in a pot over low heat.
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Ingredient description
- Frozen Meatballs: The base of this easy meatball recipe creates a soft, tender texture as they simmer in the glaze.
- Dry Italian Seasoning Blend: Add delicious, herby depth to these delicious meatballs with zero prep.
- brown sugar: Sweetens the glaze and helps create an irresistibly sticky glaze.
- Unsalted butter: Melts into the sauce, adding richness and helping the glaze stick to each meatball.
How to Make Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Meatballs
- Arrange frozen meatballs in a single even layer in a 6-quart saucepan.
- Add butter, brown sugar, and Italian seasoning mixture.
- Cover the pot and cook on low for 3.5 -4 hours, or on high for 2 hours, stirring evenly with a rubber spatula to prevent burning.
- Serve warm as an appetizer, or spoon over rice or noodles for a full meal.
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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Meatballs Recipe
When you need a perfect appetizer for any time of year, these Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Meatballs will hit the spot every time.
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Calories: Chapter 430kilocalories | carbohydrate: 20gram | protein: 26gram | Fat: 25gram | Saturated fat: 13gram | Polyunsaturated fat: 3gram | Monounsaturated fat: 16gram | Trans fats: 0.3gram | cholesterol: 129milligrams | sodium: Chapter 586milligrams | Potassium: Chapter 461milligrams | sugar: 18gram | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 1milligrams | calcium: 39milligrams | iron: 1milligrams
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