Melt-in-Your-Mouth Crockpot Creamy Pepperoncini Meatballs
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Crockpot Creamy Pepperoncini Meatballs, featuring tender beef meatballs in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 40 minute
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 bag of pre-cooked, frozen beef meatballs
- 1 jar of whole or sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup of liquid from the pepperoncini jar
- 1 cup of beef broth
- 1 block of full-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Crockpot: Lightly spray the inside of your 6-quart or larger crockpot with non-stick cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner.
- Combine the Base Sauce: Pour in the beef broth and 1/2 cup of the liquid from the pepperoncini jar. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Add Meatballs and Peppers: Add the frozen beef meatballs to the crockpot in a single layer. Top with whole or sliced pepperoncini peppers.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until meatballs are heated through.
- Introduce the Creaminess: Cut the cream cheese into cubes and add it along with the heavy cream to the crockpot.
- Stir Until Silky Smooth: Cover for another 15-30 minutes, then stir until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve It Up: Serve the meatballs over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For homemade meatballs, brown them before adding to the crockpot for added flavor. Adjust the spice level by adding more pepperoncini liquid or red pepper flakes as desired.