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slow cooker brown sugar meatballs over a bed of steamed white rice on a small white plate
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Brown Sugar Glazed Meatballs (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Slow cooker brown sugar meatballs are an easy spin on crockpot meatballs with a sticky, sweet and savory glaze. They’re an easy appetizer or party snack that practically cooks itself, making them perfect for holidays, game days, or potlucks.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 409kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • 1 32 oz pkg frozen meatballs
  • 1 1 oz pkt dry Italian dressing mix
  • packed 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp butter
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Instructions

  • Add the meatballs to the bowl of a slow cooker.
    1 32 oz pkg frozen meatballs
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl of the slow cooker on top of the meatballs. Stir until evenly combined and well coated.
    1 1 oz pkt dry Italian dressing mix, packed 1/2 cup brown sugar, 4 tbsp butter
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 3 1/2 - 4 hours, or HIGH for 2 - 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't thaw the frozen meatballs first.
  • The glaze will thicken as it cooks. If it is still too thin near the end of the cook time, take the lid off the slow cooker and let the meatballs cook for 15 minutes or so uncovered.
  • Double the recipe to serve a crowd.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 345mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg