Honey Buffalo Crockpot Meatballs Recipe
These Honey Buffalo Crockpot Meatballs are a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, combining tender meatballs with a flavorful buffalo sauce sweetened with honey. Slow-cooked to perfection, they’re an easy and delicious appetizer or main dish that’s great for gatherings or everyday meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1.5 pounds frozen cooked meatballs
Buffalo Sauce
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
Honey
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the frozen cooked meatballs evenly in the slow cooker base.
- Mix Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the buffalo wing sauce and honey, stirring well until fully incorporated.
- Coat Meatballs: Pour the honey buffalo sauce evenly over the meatballs, ensuring they are all well coated.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours or on high for about 1 to 1.5 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve: Once cooked, stir to coat the meatballs once again in the sauce before serving. Enjoy them as a spicy-sweet appetizer or alongside rice or veggies for a tasty meal.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen cooked meatballs; adjust cooking time if using fresh.
- For extra spice, add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the buffalo sauce.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or increase the honey.
- These meatballs can be kept warm in the slow cooker for up to 2 hours after cooking.
- Great for parties, game days, or quick weeknight dinners.
Keywords: honey buffalo meatballs, crockpot meatballs, slow cooker appetizers, spicy sweet meatballs, buffalo sauce meatballs
