Simmered in a savory barbecue sauce, and using Dr. Pepper as a secret ingredient, these Cocktail Meatballs will vanish in a flash at your next party! Just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, and then your slow cooker will take over for you!
Cocktail Meatballs
This easy Crockpot Dr Pepper Meatballs Recipe is the perfect way to invite Flavor to your next party, snack or dinner!
When you combine Dr. Pepper and Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce… things are about to get tasty good.
I adore Dr. Pepper and these easy meatballs are such an easy way to enjoy just a little more of our favorite bubbly beverage!
Be sure to also try these tempting Barbecue Ranch Meatballs and Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs, too!
So are you ready for another Easy Crockpot Recipe?
Go grab your Slow Cooker, and just 3 easy ingredients and you’ve got the ultimate appetizer!
Here’s what you’ll need to get your Cocktail Meatballs simmering in your slow cooker…
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Cocktail Meatball Ingredients
Just round up these 3 easy ingredients the next time you are at the grocery store buying your weekly groceries…
- Frozen Meatballs
- Dr. Pepper
- Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce
You can also make these Dr. Pepper Meatballs using this delicious Homemade Meatballs Recipe!
How To Make Cocktail Meatballs
Preparing Slow Cooker Appetizer Recipes for parties is brilliant. You get an easy appetizer that can be served hot and ready all party long!
Plus, it takes just a few simple steps to get this flavor packed Dr Pepper slow cooker appetizer started.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. To get started, grab out a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot.
2. Add your ingredients and cook.
3. When the meatballs are done, serve them straight from your slow cooker using toothpicks, or you can serve them up as a delicious appetizer or dinner entreé.
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What To Serve With Meatballs
These tasty Dr Pepper meatballs serve up big, crowd pleasing flavors when used as an appetizer for any party or holiday celebration.
Other ways you can serve these meatballs:
- For Dinner with a side of Heavenly Hash Browns and Fruit Salad.
- On a small dinner roll with cheese.
- For Christmas Parties or at Easter Dinner.
Dr Pepper BBQ Variations
If you love Dr. Pepper… you are in the right place!
I mean, I love it so much I even had to make a trip to the Dr. Pepper Museum in Texas!
I’ve got even more sweet and sassy Dr. Pepper Barbecue recipes that I know you’ve going to love…
- Instant Pot BBQ Dr Pepper Chicken Wings
- BBQ Dr Pepper Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Crockpot Dr Pepper BBQ Pork Ribs
- Dr. Pepper BBQ Drumsticks
- Crockpot Dr. Pepper BBQ Chicken
Cocktail Meatballs Reviews
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Cocktail Meatballs
Ingredients
- 26 oz. Fully-Cooked Frozen Meatballs (or try this Easy Meatball Recipe), or use a bag of store-bought meatballs
- 18 oz. Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce (1 bottle)
- 6 oz. Dr. Pepper
Instructions
- Combine BBQ Sauce and Dr. Pepper in medium mixing bowl, then stir well.
- Add frozen meatballs to Crockpot, cover with sauce mixture, then place lid on crockpot.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours., stirring occasionally. Let simmer on ‘LOW’ or ‘WARM’ setting once done. ENJOY!
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
- Follow The Frugal Girls on Pinterest for more Easy Recipes!
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