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Cheerwine Chipotle BBQ Meatballs

cheerwine chipotle bbq meatballs
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We have tried countless party meatball recipes, and these Cheerwine Chipotle BBQ meatballs are our new favorite! They are ridiculously addicting and will have everyone at your party asking for the recipe.

Cheerwine chipotle bbq meatballs

Let’s Talk About The Sauce

This recipe calls for Cheerwine BBQ sauce, and we altered the version we found on their website to fit this dish better. We highly recommend taking a few extra minutes to make this sauce from scratch like we did, but if you’re in a pinch, Cackalacky’s Cheerwine BBQ sauce is a good substitute!

Cheerwine
BBQ sauce

To make the sauce, throw all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring it to a boil for a few minutes, and then remove from heat to thicken as it cools. Easy-peasy.

Cook The Meatballs

Add the BBQ sauce, meatballs, chipotle sauce, and cherry jelly to a slow cooker and let it cook for 4-6 hours.

Cheerwine chipotle bbq meatballs
cheerwine chipotle bbq meatballs

We love party recipes that let us set it and forget it. No scrambling at the last minute as guests arrive!

We Know You’ll Love These Cheerwine Chipotle BBQ Meatballs!

Let us know if you try this recipe. We have a feeling it will be a new staple in your family gatherings!

Looking for another Cheerwine party appetizer? This Cheerwine Balsamic Crostini recipe is a crowd favorite!

Cheerwine Chipotle BBQ meatballs

Cheerwine Chipotle BBQ Meatballs

We have tried out countless party meatball recipes and these Cheerwine Chipotle BBQ meatballs are our new favorite! They are ridiculously addicting and will have everyone at your party asking for the recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 549 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Cheerwine BBQ Sauce Ingredients

  • 12 oz Cheerwine syrup
  • 5 oz molasses
  • 6 oz brown sugar
  • 10 oz tomato-based bbq sauce
  • 2 oz distilled white vinegar

Cheerwine Chipotle BBQ Meatball Ingredients

Instructions
 

Cheerwine BBQ Sauce

  • Add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring often. Let cook for a few minutes more and then remove from heat.
    12 oz Cheerwine syrup, 5 oz molasses, 6 oz brown sugar, 10 oz tomato-based bbq sauce, 2 oz distilled white vinegar

Cheerwine Chipotle BBQ Meatballs

  • Add the meatballs, Cheerwine BBQ sauce, cherry jelly, and chipotle sauce to a 4-5 qt slow-cooker.
    12 oz Cheerwine BBQ Sauce, 1 cup cherry jelly or preserves, 1 tbsp chipotle sauce, 2 lbs frozen meatballs
  • Stir to cover the meatballs with the sauce.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 408mgPotassium: 584mgFiber: 1gSugar: 70gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Christmas, Crockpot, Holiday, Party, Slow Cooker
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