Easy Mississippi Meatballs Recipe | Savory Slow Cooker Favorite

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade options can be lower in sugar.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made cheaply.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, combine meatballs, beef broth, ranch seasoning mix, and barbecue sauce.

Mix until meatballs are evenly coated.

Transfer meatballs to a baking dish and add pepperoncini peppers on top.

Dot with butter over the meatballs.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbling.

Meanwhile, prepare buns by toasting lightly if desired.

Once cooked, remove meatballs from oven and let cool slightly.

Serve meatballs on buns topped with melted cheese and parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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