Easy appetizer recipes are always worth knowing and this one is so simple that once you’ve made it once you will remember how to rustle it up again. You can use frozen meatballs to make it, either the kind you buy or your own homemade ones. You will also need BBQ sauce and again you can use any type you want.
Smoky mesquite BBQ sauce is especially good here, or perhaps you have another favorite. Sugar-free BBQ sauce works just as well as the sugary kind.
Pineapple chunks and juice also go into the appetizer, and then you will also need garlic and brown sugar to add richness and sweetness. These meatballs are suitable for any occasion and you can leave the lid off the crockpot but keep it plugged in and serve the dish from there.
That way, the meatballs will stay hot and you can cut down on the washing up too, as a bonus!
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
This easy recipe is perfect for a crowd and it’s so easy to make. Stir the ingredients together and then just slow cook for a few hours. The flavor is wonderful.
How to Serve Them:
Serve the meatballs with toothpicks or small forks. They’re a great addition to a buffet spread, and also ideal for game day.
Ingredients:
- BBQ sauce
- Frozen meatballs
- Pineapple chunks
- Brown sugar
- Garlic powder
How to make Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Meatballs:
Place the meatballs, BBQ sauce, pineapple, liquid from the pineapple can, brown sugar, and garlic powder into a Crockpot, and whisk to combine well.
Stir to combine.
Cook on high for 4 hours.
This appetizer is sweet, juicy, meaty, and really tasty. It’s great for any occasion from game day to a housewarming party, birthday celebration, or any time you want to rustle up a treat for the family.
Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Meatballs
Ingredients
- 18 oz. BBQ sauce
- 16 oz. Frozen meatballs
- 1 Can of pineapple chunks drained
- The reserve liquid from the pineapple chunks can
- ½ C. Brown sugar
- 1 tsp. Garlic powder
Instructions
- Place the BBQ sauce, pineapple, liquid from the pineapple can, brown sugar and garlic powder into a Crockpot, and whisk to combine well.
- Add the meatballs to the Crockpot, and stir to combine.
- Cook on high for 4 hours.
Can You Make This Ahead?
If your meatball appetizer is ready too soon, you can use the crockpot’s “keep warm” setting to hold them until you’re ready to serve.
Storage Instructions:
Leftovers will keep in the fridge for several days in an airtight container.
Variations and Substitutions:
You can use any kind of meatballs and any brand or variety of BBQ sauce. Also feel free to swap the brown sugar for artificial sweetener (brown Swerve is good!) or use minced garlic in place of dried.
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