Description
This Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Meatballs recipe offers a sweet and savory twist on classic frozen meatballs, slow-cooked to tender perfection with a buttery brown sugar glaze and zesty Italian dressing seasoning. Ideal for easy entertaining or a comforting meal, these meatballs are effortless to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 32 oz bag frozen meatballs
Sauce
- 1 oz packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the frozen meatballs in a 6-quart slow cooker in an even single layer to ensure they cook evenly.
- Add the glaze ingredients: Add the unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and dry Italian dressing mix directly over the meatballs for a flavorful coating.
- Cook the meatballs: Cover the slow cooker and cook the meatballs on LOW for 3.5 to 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours. Stir occasionally with a rubber spatula to coat the meatballs evenly and prevent the glaze from burning.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the meatballs warm. They can be enjoyed as a tasty appetizer or served spooned over rice or noodles for a satisfying main dish.
Notes
- Be sure to stir the meatballs periodically during cooking to prevent the brown sugar glaze from sticking or burning.
- If using a smaller slow cooker, you may need to reduce the quantity of ingredients accordingly, so the meatballs fit in a single layer.
- These meatballs can be doubled or halved depending on the number of servings needed.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze mixture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
