Honey Buffalo Crockpot Meatballs Recipe
These Honey Buffalo Crockpot Meatballs are a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish. The tender meatballs simmer in a flavorful sauce that combines the tangy kick of hot sauce with the sweetness of honey and brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 - 3 hours on LOW or 1 hour on HIGH
- Total Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Frozen Meatballs
- 32 oz frozen pre-cooked meatballs (beef, turkey, or chicken)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp prepared yellow mustard
Instructions
- Prepare: Add frozen meatballs to the insert of your slow cooker.
- Mix sauce: In a small bowl, combine hot sauce, honey, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Stir well.
- Cook: Pour sauce over meatballs in the slow cooker, coat well. Cover and cook on LOW for 2.5 – 3 hours or on HIGH for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with minced fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the heat level by adding more or less hot sauce to suit your taste.
- These meatballs can also be served over rice or noodles for a hearty meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Honey Buffalo Meatballs, Crockpot Meatballs, Slow Cooker Meatballs, Appetizer, Party Food
