Game Day Meatballs and Little Smokies is a slow cooker appetizer combining frozen meatballs and cocktail sausages in a sweet and spicy sauce made with honey barbecue and Asian-style wing sauce. It requires minimal prep and feeds crowds with a single-pot setup.
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Place the frozen meatballs into the basin of a slow cooker.
Add the package of cocktail sausages on top of the meatballs.
Pour the entire bottle of honey barbecue sauce over the meatballs and sausages.
Pour the sweet and spicy Asian-style wing sauce over the top. Use as much as you'd like depending on your spice preference.
Stir everything together to ensure the meatballs and sausages are fully coated in sauce.
Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, until heated through.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat gently in the slow cooker on low or in a microwave.
slow cooker (4–6 quart capacity recommended)
Yes. Assemble all ingredients in the slow cooker up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate, then cook on low when ready.
Cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally until heated through.
Use any combination of barbecue, teriyaki, or sweet chili sauce (roughly 24 oz total) to match your taste preference.
Move the slow cooker to the 'warm' setting once fully cooked to maintain serving temperature for up to 4 hours.
Yes, but reduce cooking time to 2–3 hours on low or 1–2 hours on high, as fresh meatballs cook faster than frozen.
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