Honey Buffalo Crockpot Meatballs Recipe
These Honey Buffalo Crockpot Meatballs offer a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors, made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Featuring pre-cooked meatballs coated in a luscious honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, and mustard glaze, this recipe delivers a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish that’s warm, sticky, and packed with tangy heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours on LOW or 1 hour on HIGH
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings (around 5-6 meatballs per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 32 oz frozen pre-cooked meatballs (beef, turkey, or chicken)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (Frank’s Red Hot recommended)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp prepared yellow mustard
Instructions
- Prepare: Gather all ingredients and ensure your meatballs are frozen or thawed as preferred for cooking.
- Add Meatballs: Place the frozen pre-cooked meatballs into the insert of your slow cooker evenly.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the hot sauce, honey, light brown sugar, and prepared yellow mustard. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine: Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat all meatballs evenly with the sauce.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 2.5 to 3 hours, or on HIGH for approximately 1 hour. Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent the sauce from burning and to keep the meatballs well coated.
- Serve: Once cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, serve the meatballs hot. Optionally, garnish with minced fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- You can use beef, turkey, or chicken pre-cooked meatballs based on your preference or dietary needs.
- Stirring occasionally while slow cooking helps prevent the sauce from sticking and burning on the edges.
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of hot sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- These meatballs can be served as an appetizer at parties or alongside rice or veggies as a main dish.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
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