Crock Pot Hot Honey Meatballs
These delicious hot honey meatballs are tender, juicy, and covered in a sweet and spicy sauce. Super easy to throw together in less than 5 minutes and all the work is done by the slow cooker. Just sit back and enjoy them when they are done!
Meatballs are such a amazing invention! I wish I could personally thank the person who came up with them. And I love serving them all the time. To me they are blank slate for so many different flavors and there are so many ways to serve them.
The perfect party food, not only because everyone gobbles them up as soon as I put them out, but so easy to just toss in the crock pot and let them do their thing!
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This recipe is a spin on these honey mustard meatballs. They are the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, just like these cranberry jalapeno meatballs.
Serve them as a crowd favorite appetizer or turn them into a kid-friendly dinner over mashed potatoes or rice.
More Crockpot Meatballs
- Sweet & sour meatballs – this unique combination of Russian dressing and apricot preserves makes this sauce finger licking good!
- Grape jelly meatballs – a delicious blend of grape jelly and bbq sauce that tasted amazing when combined.
- Firecracker meatballs – tender chicken meatballs covered in a sweet and spicy sauce.
- Teriyaki meatballs – a combination of brown sugar, pineapple, and soy sauce make a sticky glaze.
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See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and their quantities.
Ingredient Notes
- Meatballs – Use frozen cocktail meatballs you get in the freezer section or make a batch of homemade meatballs. I don’t recommend using raw meat or uncooked meatballs, they will break apart and you will be left with a “meat sauce” of sorts. Although, it will be delicious 😉
- Honey – If you don’t like the heat, use regular honey. But this recipe is all about the hot honey. My favorite brand is Mike’s Hot Honey but you can also make your own by mixing honey with some hot sauce.
- BBQ sauce – Use your favorite plain barbecue sauce. If you use one that is overly flavored or extra smoky, it will cover up the flavor of the hot honey.
- Mustard – I like to use Dijon mustard since it has a little sweetness to it but you can also use regular yellow mustard or a whole grain mustard instead.
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How To Make Hot Honey Meatballs
- In a medium bowl, add the bbq sauce, mustard, and honey.
- Whisk until combined and smooth.
- Add frozen meatballs to a slow cooker.
- Pour sauce over it, stir to combine, cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Serve warm.
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Serving Suggestions
These are delicious all on their own, especially covered in all that sauce. Just set out some toothpicks and let everyone crowd around the crockpot. Round out your party menu with a cheese ball, and a cool, creamy dip and crackers.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftovers, in an airtight container, in the fridge for up to 4 days. Be sure to pour the sauce over them to keep them from drying out.
Reheat in the oven or in a shallow skillet on low until heated through. If the sauce gets a little too thick, thin it out with a little water or beef broth.
You can reheat them in the air fryer at 300F. And watch that the sauce doesn’t burn by turning them often.
Perfect For Freezing
When I make meatballs I usually make a few batches. They are perfect for keeping in the freezer for party, dinner, or snack emergencies.
You can do the same with these meatballs! Make a double batch, and save one for later. I do this all the time with my BBQ meatballs and serve them with some coleslaw.
Once you cook them, cool them completely. Then store in a freezer safe container or a vacuum sealed bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and then reheat.
Tapas Tips & Tricks
- Add the meatballs to the crockpot while still frozen, thawed ones may break apart too easily when stirred.
- Use your favorite brand of hot honey or mix 1 tablespoon hot sauce per 1 cup honey.
- Be sure to stir the meatballs often so the sauce doesn’t scorch on the bottom.
- For easier clean up, use a crockpot liner. These are my favorite ones!
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This hot honey meatballs recipe is super easy to make and a hit any time I make them. The sweet and spicy combo are delicious and irresistible!
Hot Honey Meatballs
Ingredients
- 28 ounces meatballs precooked, frozen
- 18 ounces bbq sauce
- 1/2 cup dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup hot honey
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the bbq sauce, hot honey, and mustard.
- Place the frozen meatballs in a crock pot and pour the sauce over them.
- Stir to coat them.
- Cook on high 2-3 hours or on low 3-4 hours until heated through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Add the meatballs to the crockpot while still frozen.
- Use your favorite brand of hot honey or mix 1 tablespoon hot sauce per 1 cup honey.
- Be sure to stir the meatballs often so the sauce doesn’t scorch on the bottom.
- For easier clean up, use a crockpot liner.
Nutrition
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