Description
These Crock Pot Cheddar BBQ Meatballs are a delicious and easy appetizer perfect for parties or game days. Juicy meatballs made with lean ground beef, cheddar cheese, and savory seasonings, slow-cooked in a tangy barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook in Crock Pot: Transfer meatballs to crock pot, pour barbecue sauce mixture over them, and cook on low for 3 hours.
- Serve: Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce and parsley garnish.
Notes
- Use pre-shredded cheddar for convenience, or try pepper jack for a spicy twist.
- Great for parties, game days, or as a main dish with mashed potatoes or sliders.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 meatballs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
