Appetizers
Slow Cooker “Surprise” Marinara Meatballs
Jenn Bare's slow-cooker appetizers. About 6 hours on Low in the crock, serves 24.
Written byJenn Bare
Method
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- 01
Combine all ingredients except mozzarella, diced tomatoes and marinara sauce in a large bowl.
- 02
Mix these meatball ingredients well with your clean hands.
- 03
Form each meatball around a piece of cubed mozzarella. Meatballs should be slightly larger than a golf ball. This recipe makes approximately 24 meatballs. TIP: Make sure you create a firm meatball to prevent cheese from oozing out while cooking!
- 04
Optional Browning step: Heat 2 T. of oil in a large skillet. Lightly brown meatballs on all sides. Remove from skillet and place meatballs on a paper towel lined plate to absorb grease. You can do this in one pot if you have the STOVETOP SAFE SLOW COOKER.
- 05
Pour half of the marinara sauce and half of the diced tomatoes in a 6-Quart Slow Cooker.
- 06
Gently place meatballs on top of tomato mixture in slow coker.
- 07
Top meatballs with the remaining tomatoes and sauce. Add salt & pepper if desired.
- 08
Cover & cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
- 09
Place meatballs and sauce from the slow cooker on top of cooked spaghetti. These meatballs are also great for meatball sandwiches on toasted buns or as a pizza topping.
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Originally published on getcrocked.com.
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Jenn Bare
Founder of GetCrocked and lifelong slow-cooker devotee. Jenn writes every recipe here with one goal: get families back around the table without the weeknight scramble.
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