Hot Honey Meatballs (Slow Cooker Recipe)
Slow cooker hot honey meatballs are an easy appetizer or dinner made even easier thanks to premade meatballs and a set it and forget it cooking method. With just the right balance of sticky sweetness and gentle heat, these meatballs are perfect for parties, game days, potlucks, or even busy weeknights when you want a flavorful meal with minimal effort.
Servings: 8
Calories: 432kcal
Ingredients
- 1 32 oz pkg frozen beef meatballs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- salt & pepper to taste
- dill pickle chips for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Add the meatballs to the bowl of a slow cooker. Top with the remaining ingredients, except for the pickle chips. Gently stir to evenly combine.1 32 oz pkg frozen beef meatballs, 1/2 cup honey, 1/3 cup butter, 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, salt & pepper
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally, or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. Stir well.
- Serve with the sliced pickles for garnish, if desired, and enjoy.dill pickle chips
Notes
- You can adjust the heat level by adjusting the amount of buffalo wing sauce you use and the amount of red pepper flakes you use.
- Add a seeded, diced jalapeno to the slow cooker for more heat.
- If you're using salted butter, don't use as much salt when you season the dish.
- Make it a meal by turning the meatballs into sub sandwiches or serving them with mashed potatoes or rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg