Thursday, November 6, 2008

Super Yummy Party Meatballs

This appetizer is always a huge hit at get-togethers, and I get a lot of requests for the recipe. The ingredients are a little unconventional, but they are super yummy, and even the kids love them! They're also really simple to make. This recipe is for a large batch. Because I use the entire bag of meatballs, I have to cook these in my large electric roasting pan or large pot.

Ingredients:

1 large bag of frozen meatballs (I prefer the brand sold at Costco).
1 large jar of Welch's grape jelly
1 12 oz. jar of Heinz chili sauce

In a large saucepan or crock pot, heat the chili sauce and jelly until it melts together. Add the meatballs (you may have to transfer to a larger pot, then add the meatballs). Simmer for about 2 hours, then keep warm in a roaster or crock pot.

Variations:

Add 2-3 tbps. dijon mustard for extra tang
Substitute grape jelly with cranberry or apricot preserves
Add pineapple juice/chunks
Add more/less jelly, more/less chili sauce

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