Description
These Honey Buffalo Crockpot Meatballs are a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors, slow-cooked to tender perfection. With a simple mix of apricot preserves, honey, and hot sauce, these meatballs become a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish that’s easy to prepare and keeps warm for hours during gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 2 lbs frozen meatballs
Sauce
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Franks Hot Sauce (or your favorite brand of hot sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs into a 3-4 quart crockpot, making sure they are evenly spread out to allow optimal cooking.
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the apricot preserves, honey, hot sauce, and mustard. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Combine and cook: Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the crockpot. Stir gently to coat all meatballs evenly with the sauce.
- Slow cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom and all meatballs absorb the sauce evenly.
- Serve warm: If your crockpot has a warm setting, keep the meatballs warm throughout your gathering. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Using frozen meatballs speeds up preparation and allows for easy cooking.
- Stirring occasionally prevents the sauce from burning or sticking to the crockpot.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
- This recipe works well as an appetizer or paired with rice or sides for a main course.
