Looking for an easy, yummy appetizer for Game Day?? How about making some Crockpot Kickoff Meatballs! These are easy-peasy + oh-so-tasty!
What You’ll Need:
- Frozen Meatballs {try this Easy Meatball Recipe}
- One 14 oz. Can of Jellied Cranberry Sauce {or less, to taste}
- 1 Bottle of Chili Sauce

What You’ll Do:
- Combine the cranberry jelly and chili sauce in a bowl, then stir.
- Based upon your preferences, you can alter the proportions of cranberry jelly {sweet} and chili sauce {tangy}.
- Add frozen meatballs to crockpot, and cover with sauce mixture.
- Heat on high for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Let simmer on low.
- Enjoy! These get gobbled up so quickly at my house! They’re sweet… and tangy… and super-easy to make!
See Also:
Simply Salsa Recipe
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Hummm….sounds so good! Cook for my party please!
We make a very similar recipe, but we use grape jelly instead of cranberry sauce. Thanks for sharing!
I make mine like Cindy, but I want to try your way or even mixing the grape jelly with the cranberry sauce.
I know these go fast I am going to try your recipe as I normally use grape jelly and barbq sauce
I haven’t tried this combo. I usually do just the chili sauce or I do the cranberry sauce with sauerkraut. Thanks for the new idea!
Sounds delish!!
Looks yummy! We’re looking forward to game day around here too!
I made these for a recent family gathering. They were a HUGE hit and gone in minutes!! Thank you for this yummy recipe!
You’re very welcome, Laura! I’m so glad you liked them!
~ Heidi
I have an extra can of Cranberry sauce from last year’s Thanksgiving that I need to use up, this would be perfect, thanks!
I just made these for Christmas! Everyone was anxiously awaiting my arrival! I have made them both ways (jelly or cranberry sauce). Cranberry sauce is usually cheaper, so that’s what I’ve been doing lately.
I’m making this tonight! Can’t wait!