BBQ Meatball Sandwich

Place frozen meatballs in the refrigerator the night before to defrost. Put defrosted meatballs in a Crock-Pot/slow cooker set to high heat and pour in ½ to 2/3 bottle Smokin’ Willie’s Classic BBQ Sauce, enough to completely coat all of the meatballs. Reduce heat to low and simmer after 45 minutes to 1 hour, or when the sauce starts to bubble. You can actually let them simmer for hours, but that is just plain mean because the smell of this cooking indoors will drive everyone crazy! Place sliced cheese on the bun then spoon on the meatballs with the BBQ sauce.

• 5 minutes preparation time
• 1 to 3 hours (in the Crock-Pot) cook time
• Makes 8 to 10 Sandwiches

About BBQ Meatball Sandwich

Super Bowl Sunday, I was with Matt, Nick, and a bunch of their friends hosting a party, watching the big game, eating junk food, and drinking sodas. We sent Mom out shopping with the girls. Halftime rolls around and it was time for the BBQ Meatball Sandwiches out on the patio—these can be messy, so no way was I going to let a bunch of young men eat these sandwiches in the house. I had wet washcloths at hand to make sure these guys were wiped clean before returning inside to watch the rest of the game! This recipe can be made ahead of time and brought to the next party or big game—football, hockey, soccer, baseball, or even badminton. These can also be used as appetizers with toothpicks. I use frozen meatballs or you can make them yourself using your own special recipe. Make sure you have plenty of napkins or paper towels on hand because these sandwiches are the kind that define the expression, “If it ain’t messy, it ain’t good.”

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