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Slow Cooker Turkey Appetizer Jelly Meatballs

By Tara Noland on March 12, 2016 | Updated January 18, 2024

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I have a meatball fetish at the moment, been happening for about a month now, just can’t get enough!! So when I saw that #SundaySupper had a theme of meatballs I knew I had to jump right in with Slow Cooker Turkey Appetizer Jelly Meatballs.

For Super Bowl this year I used frozen pre-made turkey meatballs, put them in the slow cooker, frozen, with hot sauce, and then served them with a drizzle of blue cheese dressing. Could not have been easier and they were a huge hit!!

So I did the same for this recipe, which only took a matter of minutes more to create the jelly/chili sauce and voila, super easy meatballs that will be gobbled down at any event. Thank you so much Sue Slusser Lau of A Palatable Pastime for this great event. 

 

Slow Cooker Turkey Appetizer Jelly Meatballs by Noshing With The Nolands

 

I have had these tangy jelly meatballs before but not done in the slow cooker and not with frozen meatballs. The recipe turned out fantastic, so easy and so delicious.

Look at how gorgeous they are, I know you want to reach in and grab one!! This recipe would be fantastic on game day but would also work great for any holiday like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

That is when everyone loves to gobble down their turkey!!

 

Slow Cooker Turkey Appetizer Jelly Meatballs by Noshing With The Nolands

 

Slow Cooker Turkey Appetizer Jelly Meatballs

Tara Noland
Gather round as these Slow Cooker Turkey Appetizer Jelly Meatballs will disappear quickly. They couldn’t be easy and their tangy sweet sauce is a traditional hit.
4.58 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 80 meatballs
Calories 17 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 750 gm package of frozen pre-cooked turkey meatballs 26 oz. (78-83 meatballs) (the sauce can handle more, at least 100 if you have a larger bag)
  • 350 ml. 11 0z. bottle of chili sauce
  • 1 cup grape jelly
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Place frozen meatballs in the bowl of a slow cooker. Whisk together the rest of the ingredients well and pour onto the meatballs. Cook on low for 3-4 hours. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 meatballCalories: 17kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 0.01mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Appetizer Jelly Meatballs by Noshing With The Nolands

 

Look at all the amazing meatballs we have to share with you today, I can’t wait to check them all out!!

 

Meatball Appetizers:

  • Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Meatballs with Maple Balsamic Sauce from The Crumby Cupcake
  • Cheesy Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza Meatballs from The Weekend Gourmet
  • Garlicky Shrimp Meatballs from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Grilled Korean Meatballs from Palatable Pastime
  • Slow Cooker Turkey Appetizer Jelly Meatballs from Noshing With The Nolands
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  • Turkey Meatballs with Spinach and Goat Cheese from Our Good Life

Meatball Soups:

  • Russian Meatball Soup from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures

Main Dish Meatballs:

  • All-Purpose Meatballs from Cosmopolitan Cornbread
  • Bourbon Baked Bean Meatballs from Sew You Think You Can Cook
  • Cheesy Italian Meatball Sandwich from La Bella Vita Cucina
  • Chicken Parmesan Meatball Casserole from Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
  • Fightin’ Irish Balls from Monica’s Table
  • General Tso’s Chicken Meatballs from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
  • Grandma’s Italian Meatball Subs from Family Around The Table
  • Hamballs from A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Kefta Mkaouara (Moroccan Meatballs Tagine) from Curious Cuisiniere
  • Kofte-Style Lamb Meatballs in a Tomato-Pepper Sauce from Caroline’s Cooking
  • Meatball Subs from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Moroccan Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce from MyGourmetConnection
  • Persian Lamb Meatballs from Food Lust People Love
  • Roasted Vegetable Meatballs from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
  • Slow Cooker Meatball Ranch Stroganoff from Seduction in the Kitchen
  • Slow Cooker Spanish Meatballs from The Chef Next Door
  • Sriracha Sesame Turkey Meatballs from Grumpy’s Honeybunch
  • Sweet & Sour Freezer to Slow-Cooker Meatballs from Wholistic Woman
  • Thai Meatball Lettuce Wraps from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Thai Spaghetti and Meatballs from Kitchen Gidget
  • Thai Red Curry Meatballs with Coconut Curry Sauce from kimchi MOM
  • Ultimate Pasta & Meatballs from MealDiva

Meatball Desserts:

  • Brownie Meatballs with Frosting Spaghetti from Pies and Plots

Plus Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and More Amazing Meatball Recipes  from Sunday Supper Movement

Sunday Supper MovementJoin the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board.Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement

Slow Cooker Turkey Appetizer Jelly Meatballs by Noshing With The Nolands
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  1. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says

    March 14, 2016

    I love that these can be done in the slow cooker. Makes them even more perfect for a party. And yes, they look incredible and I wish my toothpick could pierce my screen and produce one of these babies.

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  2. Michelle says

    March 14, 2016

    Ooooh! Those look heavenly! I have to try these. Love how easy this recipe is.

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  3. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says

    March 14, 2016

    These look wonderful! Such a perfect appetizer!

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  4. The Ninja Baker says

    March 13, 2016

    Brilliant, Tara! Who knew that grape jelly could enhance anything other than PB? And, yes, your beauties would be perfect for a sports watching party or a holiday get-together =)

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  5. Sue Lau says

    March 13, 2016

    Such a classic easy recipe! We love these at the holidays.

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  6. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says

    March 13, 2016

    Perfect recipe Tara, easy peasy and delicious.

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  7. Rachel says

    March 13, 2016

    5 stars
    Nothing wrong with the classics–And so easy when done in the slow cooker!

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  8. Renee's Kitchen Adventures says

    March 13, 2016

    I love this classic appetizer! So flavorful.

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    • Tara Noland says

      March 13, 2016

      Thank you Renee, great event!!

      Reply
  9. Rachel says

    March 13, 2016

    5 stars
    Nothing wrong with the classics–And so easy when done in the slow cooker!

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  10. Jen says

    March 13, 2016

    Nothing like a yummy, tender crockpot meatball! Yum!

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    • Tara Noland says

      March 13, 2016

      Yup, I have a meatball fetish!!

      Reply

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