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Appetizers

Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs

Frozen meatballs, honey BBQ sauce, and a scoop of ranch dressing turn into the easiest slow-cooker appetizer for game day.

A slow cooker full of BBQ glazed meatballs
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
2 hr 30 min
Total Time
2 hr 35 min
Servings
8 servings

Now that college football season is here, it's time to load up on hearty appetizers for pre-game gatherings. I tested these out on my favorite recipe guinea pigs — my family — at a get-together at my parents' house.

My brother's been trying to eat healthier lately, but he ate his first serving, shook his head, shot me a dirty look, and went back for more anyway. I'll take that as a good sign.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. frozen homestyle meatballs
  • 18 oz. bottle honey BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar

Instructions

  1. 1Spray a 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray, then add the meatballs.
  2. 2In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, and brown sugar. Pour over the meatballs.
  3. 3Cook on low for 2-3 hours, until hot.
  4. 4Switch to the warm setting and serve.