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Crock Pot Bacon Bourbon Meatballs Recipe {Video}

Published: Jan 29, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

Today's Crockpot Bacon Bourbon Meatballs Recipe is all about celebrating and not having to spend time in the kitchen.  A great combination of bourbon barbecue sauce and bacon!

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Crockpot Bacon Bourbon Meatballs
Great Crockpot Appetizer Recipes
Ingredients needed for Bacon Bourbon Meatballs
Equipment Needed
Crock Pot Bacon Bourbon Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition

Crockpot Bacon Bourbon Meatballs

I know it won't surprise any of you that the slow cooker does the work for this appetizer recipe and you don't have to.


I am such a fan of Crockpot recipes that we have topped 260+ of them on the blog!

I think my goal this next year is to share a minimum of 50 more Crock Pot recipes. It is a big goal but I think we can do it.

This super easy Crock Pot Bacon Bourbon Meatballs recipe is a great new year's eve appetizer or football party appetizer recipe!

The slow cooker does the work and you get a killer recipe to serve at your party!

Your house will smell so good while these are in the slow cooker!

You just can't go wrong with crockpot meatball recipes! They make life so easy and taste so great.

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Ingredients needed for Bacon Bourbon Meatballs

  • Frozen meatballs
  • Bacon
  • BBQ sauce
  • Maple syrup
  • Bourbon
  • Dried chili peppers

Equipment Needed

Mixing Bowl

Parchment Paper

Crockpot - We use either the Hamilton Beach Set 'n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker, 6-Quart or Crock-Pot 5-Quart Slow Cooker for all of our crockpot recipes

Skewers

3 tier appetizer trays - This is a great way to serve skewers and appetizers so guests can easily reach for them.

Bamboo Serving Trays - These would be perfect for serving the skewers.

Super easy crockpot bacon bourbon meatballs are the perfect Super Bowl big game football party appetizer recipe! This slow cooker appetizer would be perfect for New Year's Eve also! The crockpot does all the work and you get to serve an amazing appetizer that is perfect party food!

Crock Pot Bacon Bourbon Meatballs Recipe

Easy Bacon Bourbon Meatballs made in the crockpot! Great for football parties, Holiday Parties, New Years or a fun dinner at home. 
Print Rate
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Tammilee Tips

Ingredients

  • 1 PKG meatballs frozen
  • ½ lb. Bacon cooked and pieces cut in half
  • 1 C Barbecue Sauce
  • 3 Tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoon Bourbon
  • pinch dried chili peppers
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix the bbq sauce, maple syrup, bourbon and chili peppers.
  • Line the slow cooker bowl with parchment paper
  • Place the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker
  • Pour the sauce over the meatballs and cook on high for 2 – 3 hours. Stir once or twice.
  • Let them cool to touch
  • On medium long skewers, place one meatball, a piece of bacon folded over and another meatball.
  • Place on an appetizer plate and enjoy!
  • Alternately, serve as a main meal on rice.
Slow cooker
Skewers

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Crock Pot Bacon Bourbon Meatballs Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 200mg9%
Potassium 131mg4%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 30IU1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Originally shared December 27, 2018, updated on January 29, 2020

 

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  1. Tara

    October 22, 2017 at 10:05 am

    What size package of meatballs do you use?

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