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    21 Best Frozen Meatball Appetizer Recipes

    Dated: January 9, 2022 Last Modified: March 15, 2023 by Sarah Mock Leave a Comment. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

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    Homemade meatballs are delicious when you are making meatball appetizers but sometimes you need to take help from store-bought frozen meatballs.

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    • 🎉 Frozen Meatball Appetizer Recipes For Party
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    • 🧆 Appetizer Recipes Using Frozen Meatballs
    • 1. Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs
    • 2. Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
    • 3. Sweet Gochujang Meatballs Appetizer - Instant Pot or Regular
    • 4. Crockpot Apple Butter Meatballs with Bourbon
    • 5. Grape Jelly Meatballs
    • 6. Meatball Stuffed Shells
    • 7. Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
    • 8. Hot Pepper Jelly Meatballs
    • 9. Cranberry Meatballs Appetizer
    • 10. Easy Meatball Bites (Wrapped in Crescent Dough)
    • 11. Easy Crockpot Meatballs Recipe
    • 12. Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs
    • 13. Crockpot Meatballs
    • 14. How To Cook Frozen Meatballs In Air Fryer
    • 15. 5 Minute Instant Pot Party Meatballs
    • 16. Easy Korean Meatballs (Instant Pot)
    • 17. Slow Cooker Swedish Meatball Recipe
    • 18. Hot Pepper Jelly Smoked Meatballs
    • 19. Nashville Hot Chicken Meatballs (Slow Cooker)
    • 20. Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs
    • 21. Meatballs with Chimichurri Sauce
    • 🍱 More Recipes To Explore
    • Appetizer Recipes
    • Frozen Meatball Appetizer Recipes
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    🎉 Frozen Meatball Appetizer Recipes For Party

    These frozen meatball recipes range from classic options like BBQ meatballs and Swedish meatballs to more unique options like buffalo chicken meatball sliders and meatball stuffed mushrooms.

    Some of the recipes require additional of simple ingredients like cheese, vegetables, and sauces, while others simply involve baking or slow-cooking the meatballs in flavorful liquids like grape jelly or teriyaki sauce.

    Each of the recipes has clear instructions and helpful tips, including suggestions for how to adapt the recipes to suit different dietary restrictions or personal preferences. Many of the recipes can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving, making them ideal for entertaining or meal prep.

    Whether you're looking for a simple and classic appetizer or a more creative and adventurous option, there is something for everyone in this collection.

    🍴 Helpful Tools:

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    • Crock-Pot 6-Quart - Digital countdown control lets you program cook times anywhere from 30 minutes up to 20 hours; shifts to warm setting automatically once cook time completes. Easy to use locking lid featuring lid gasket provides extra seal for less mess on the go.
    • Crock-Pot 8 Quart with Little Dipper Food Warmer - Manual Control with HIGH/LOW and WARM cook settings, Includes matching brushed stainless steel Little Dipper Food Warmer, Removable oval stoneware, Dishwasher-safe removable oval stoneware and glass lid
    • Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Quart - 15 customizable Smart Programs: pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, soup, broth, cake, egg, rice, bean, grain, porridge, oatmeal, sterilize, yogurt and sous vide
    • KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry - Even-Heat convection technology - heating element design and convection fan ensure the oven is heated to, and stays at the right temperature
    • Rubbermaid Leak-Proof Food Storage - store your leftovers in these clear, leak-proof storage containers. These are the ones I use in my kitchen.

    🧆 Appetizer Recipes Using Frozen Meatballs

    These easy appetizers will make for quick weeknight dinners or a great appetizer for game day. Did you know you can make authentic IKEA Sweedish Meatballs?

    1. Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs

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    Grape Jelly Meatballs can be served as a main course or an appetizer for game days! These crockpot grape jelly meatballs are easy to make and loved by all!
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    2. Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

    Sweet and tangy, these slow cooker cranberry meatballs make a delicious appetizer loved by both kids and adults for any party.
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    3. Sweet Gochujang Meatballs Appetizer - Instant Pot or Regular

    Sweet Gochujang Meatballs appetizer using frozen cocktail meatballs with garlicky maple gochujang sauce. Recipe for Instant pot, Regular and slow cooker.
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    4. Crockpot Apple Butter Meatballs with Bourbon

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    Make these crockpot apple butter meatballs with bourbon for your next party. They’re incredibly easy to make and are bursting with flavor.
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    5. Grape Jelly Meatballs

    Crockpot grape jelly meatballs are a sweet and spicy party appetizer that takes just 4 ingredients to whip up. These meatballs are always a crowd-pleaser!
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    6. Meatball Stuffed Shells

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    Pasta shells are filled with a ricotta cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce and stuffed with Italian style meatballs to make Meatball Stuffed Shells.
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    7. Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

    These delicious bacon wrapped meatballs are always a crowd pleaser! They’re the perfect easy appetizer for any occasion!
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    8. Hot Pepper Jelly Meatballs

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    Hot Pepper Jelly Meatballs turns frozen meatballs and 4 other simple ingredients into a sweet and spicy appetizer that friends and family will love! Simply toss the ingredients into the crockpot and your work is done!
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    9. Cranberry Meatballs Appetizer

    Crockpot cranberry meatballs are tasty party appetizers.
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    10. Easy Meatball Bites (Wrapped in Crescent Dough)

    These are the easiest and tastiest dough wrapped meatball bites around! Adults and kid alike will marvel at how delicious these are to enjoy!
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    11. Easy Crockpot Meatballs Recipe

    This easy crockpot meatballs recipe is an easy weekday meal as well as a great game day appetizer.
    Get the recipe

    12. Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs

    Want an easy dinner to throw in the slow cooker? Try this drool worthy recipe for slow cooker teriyaki meatballs along with a pot of rice!
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    13. Crockpot Meatballs

    Crockpot meatballs are a simple 4-ingredient recipe that combines basic ingredients you have on hand to make an easy meal that’s tender, juicy and a fan favorite! Serve them as a meal or as an appetizer for a party - you’ll have everyone asking for more!
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    14. How To Cook Frozen Meatballs In Air Fryer

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    Air fryer frozen meatballs are easy to cook and make the perfect snack or appetizer and can be coated or dipped into various sauces.
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    15. 5 Minute Instant Pot Party Meatballs

    Instant Pot Party meatballs are made with frozen meatballs, grape jelly, and barbeque sauce to create the perfect appetizer for all your parties that is prepped in less than 5 minutes.
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    16. Easy Korean Meatballs (Instant Pot)

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    These glazed Korean meatballs are easy to prepare and take minutes to cook! Enjoy the flavors of Gochujang, Hoisin & Soy sauce in one delicious, meaty bite.
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    17. Slow Cooker Swedish Meatball Recipe

    This slow cooker Swedish meatball recipe is made using frozen meatballs, so it goes together in just minutes. The results are tender meatball
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    18. Hot Pepper Jelly Smoked Meatballs

    Hot Pepper Jelly Smoked Meatballs
    These Hot Pepper Jelly Smoked Meatballs are the perfect appetizer all Summer long. Make these bacon wrapped meatballs on the grill, smoker, or in the oven.
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    19. Nashville Hot Chicken Meatballs (Slow Cooker)

    Can’t handle the heat of a full Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich? These hot chicken meatballs are tender, delicious, the perfect dose of heat!
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    20. Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs

    Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs
    Hawaiian Meatballs smothered in a sweet tangy sauce with pineapple and fresh ginger are cooked low and slow in the crock pot.
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    21. Meatballs with Chimichurri Sauce

    This South American condiment, ­featuring fresh cilantro and parsley, is more than just a sauce for tossing with meatballs. You’ll want plenty for extra dipping.
    Get the recipe

    Other Appetizers to try:

    • Fried goat cheese - an easy appetizer, a delicious topping to a salad or served on your favorite burger. This recipe can be made into fried goat cheese disks or fried goat cheese balls. 
    • Cream cheese sausage balls - delicious appetizer, perfect for holiday parties or game day snacking.
    • Brazilian cheese bread recipe - use tapioca flour or tapioca starch and freshly grated parmesan cheese. They are best when they are served warm, fresh out of the oven.
    • Crab corn fritters recipe - With the help of a box of jiffy corn muffin mix this delicious corn fritter recipe is ready for summer parties, backyard barbecues or even game day!
    • Fried pickle spears - one of my favorite Disney Snacks and with this easy copycat recipe, you can now make Disneyland fried pickles any time you want!
    • Buffalo chicken dip egg rolls - the combination of all the buffalo chicken dip ingredients, wrapped in an egg roll wrapper and fried to a crisp.

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    Frozen Meatball Appetizer Recipes

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    These easy meatball appetizer recipes will make for quick weeknight dinners. These meatball recipes use frozen meatballs.
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    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
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    Ingredients
      

    • Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs
    • Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
    • Sweet Gochujang Meatballs
    • Crockpot Apple Butter Meatballs
    • Grape Jelly Meatballs
    • Meatball Stuffed Shells
    • Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
    • Hot Pepper Jelly Meatballs
    • Cranberry Meatballs
    • Meatball Bites (Wrapped in Crescent Dough)
    • Crockpot Meatballs
    • Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs

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