Description
These Marmalade Meatballs are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish. The slow cooker does all the work, infusing the meatballs with a delicious glaze that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds frozen fully cooked meatballs
Sauce:
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Place the frozen meatballs in a slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over them. Stir to coat the meatballs evenly. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Serve: Serve warm with toothpicks as an appetizer or over rice for a main dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of orange juice or a sprinkle of orange zest.
- These meatballs can also be made on the stovetop — just simmer in a large pot over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
