Slow Cooker Cocktail Meatballs

These are the ultimate party meatballs. Make-ahead, freezer-friendly and so effortlessly made right in the crockpot!

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Ready In: 4 hours and 10 minutes
Servings: 30

Ingredients:
2 tbsp packed Brown sugar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp Maple syrup
1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp Cinnamon (ground)
1 dash Salt (to taste)
1 dash Black pepper (to taste)
32 oz Meatballs, frozen (1 store-bought box or homemade – approx. 60 meatballs)

Instructions:
Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire and cinnamon; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 2: Place meatballs into a 3-qt slow cooker. Stir in cranberry mixture

Step 3: Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours, or until bubbly and the meatballs are heated through.

Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.

Dietary Servings
Per portion
Meat 0.4

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