Everyone’s seen them. Everyone’s had them. The key to really good appetizer meatballs? The BBQ sauce. And good meatballs too of course. I had some leftover pre-made meatballs, so that’s what I ended up using. The sauce has to be a little sweet. And I want some bite behind that kiss. Know what I mean? These sweet-and-sassy appetizer meatballs are the perfect combination of both.
Get Sauced
We’re big fans of Grandma Foster’s sauces. The smooth & spicy has just the right amount of kick, and is perfect on ribs, pulled pork… and in these sweet-and-sassy appetizer meatballs! If you don’t have Grandma Foster’s where you’re at, our second-best (and it’s a very close second) is the BBQ sauce from Weber. You can find it at your local grocery store. Of substitute whatever your favorite is. Just make sure it has a little kick to it.
Also try my slow cooker bourbon cocktail sausages and my peach and chili sauce meatballs.
Sweet-and-Sassy Appetizer Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce cranberry sauce
- 1 bottle your favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 1 pound meatballs cooked, frozen, thawed
Instructions
- Add cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce to a large pot over medium heat. Cook until the cranberry sauce is melted, stirring often.
- Add the meatballs and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes.
- I served these in a fondue pot to keep them warm, but a crockpot also works well.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
