Description
This Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Meatballs recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory appetizer or meal option. Tender frozen meatballs are slowly cooked in a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, butter, and Italian dressing mix, resulting in a rich, flavorful dish perfect for gatherings or a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 32 oz bag frozen meatballs
Glaze
- 1 oz packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Arrange Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs in an even single layer in your 6-quart slow cooker to ensure even cooking and glaze coverage.
- Add Glaze Ingredients: Add the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and dry Italian dressing mix directly over the meatballs without stirring.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 3.5 to 4 hours or use the HIGH setting for 2 hours. During cooking, stir gently with a rubber spatula to coat the meatballs evenly and prevent the glaze from burning.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the meatballs warm as a tasty appetizer or spoon them over rice or noodles for a comforting full meal.
Notes
- Use a 6-quart slow cooker for best results; adjust cooking time if your slow cooker is a different size.
- Stir occasionally to avoid burning the glaze and ensure even coating.
- Frozen meatballs can be used directly without thawing for convenience.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- For a lower fat version, use turkey or chicken meatballs and reduce butter slightly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
