Easy 2-Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Meatballs for Parties, Potlucks, and Game Day

You don’t need a long list of ingredients to make a delicious appetizer, and these Crockpot BBQ Meatballs are a good example. All it takes is a bag of meatballs, your favorite barbecue sauce, and a slow cooker. They turn out tender and coated in a rich, sweet, and smoky BBQ sauce. They’re great for parties, game day, potlucks, holiday gatherings, or even a casual get-together with family and friends.

If you love easy meatball recipes, be sure to try my Meatball Marinara Bites for another delicious way to serve meatballs at your next gathering.

Crockpot BBQ Meatballs

Here are the ingredients you need to make these Crockpot BBQ Meatballs, plus step by step instructions for how to make them.

Ingredients

• 32 oz bag meatballs
• 2 – 2 ½ cups barbecue sauce (we like Sweet Baby Ray’s)

Step by Step Instructions

1. Add the meatballs to your slow cooker and pour the barbecue sauce over them. Stir gently until all the meatballs are evenly coated with the sauce.

2. Cover the crockpot and cook on HIGH for about 2 hours, or until the meatballs are heated through.

3. Give them a gentle stir before serving to make sure they’re well coated in the BBQ sauce. Serve warm, or switch the slow cooker to the WARM setting if you’re serving them at a party.

These Crockpot BBQ Meatballs are about as simple as party food gets. Just add the meatballs and barbecue sauce to your slow cooker and let it do the work. Serve them straight from the crockpot to keep them warm throughout your gathering. Don’t forget the toothpicks so everyone can grab a few and enjoy!

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• Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
• Spinach Dip Pinwheels
• Pigs in a Blanket

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Crockpot BBQ Meatballs

These Crockpot BBQ Meatballs are made with just 2 ingredients! An easy slow cooker appetizer that's perfect for parties, game day, holidays, and potlucks.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time2 hours hrs

Total Time2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Servings: 65 meatballs

Author: Carol

Ingredients

• 32 oz bag meatballs
• 2 – 2 ½ cups barbecue sauce (we like Sweet Baby Ray’s)

Instructions

• Add the meatballs to your slow cooker and pour the barbecue sauce over them. Stir gently until all the meatballs are evenly coated with the sauce.
• Cover the crockpot and cook on HIGH for about 2 hours, or until the meatballs are heated through.
• Give them a gentle stir before serving. Serve warm, or switch the slow cooker to the WARM setting if you’re serving them at a party.