Cranberry BBQ Crockpot Meatballs are tender, saucy, and incredibly easy — made with frozen meatballs, cranberry sauce, and BBQ sauce in your slow cooker. Perfect for parties or an easy dinner.
1.5–2 lbs frozen fully cooked meatballs
1 (14 oz) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
Optional: 1 tbsp brown sugar, hot sauce, or orange zest
In a bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce. Add any optional flavorings.
Add meatballs to the crockpot. Pour sauce over and stir to coat.
Cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours, stirring once or twice.
Serve warm with toothpicks, buns, or over rice.
Keep warm for parties on “warm” setting.
Use turkey, beef, or plant-based meatballs.
Add chili flakes or citrus zest for variation.