Slow Cooker Nacho Meatballs

Slow-cooker nacho Meatballs are a deliciously flavorful twist on traditional meatballs. They make an easy and stress-free appetizer, snack, or weeknight dinner. Full of mouth-watering Mexican-inspired flavors, they’re moist, cheesy, and always a crowd pleaser.

With minimal ingredients and hardly any prep time, add frozen meatballs to your slow cooker. Then, add canned tomatoes, taco seasoning, cheese, and heavy cream. Turn on the crock pot and return in 4 hours for meatballs smothered in a rich, creamy, and cheesy sauce. These are perfect for serving with nachos, rice, or tortillas.

When time is tight and you need an appetizer, make these nacho meatballs. Serve them for Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday, or have them around as a snack. Slow-cooker nacho Meatballs are also great for busy weeknights, served as a full dinner over rice or noodles. The endless possibilities make this recipe a favorite when you don’t feel like cooking! Give them a try, and let me know what you think.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Minimal ingredients and low prep
• It’s a hands-off, no special cooking skills recipe
• Versatile serving options
• Kid-friendly
• Perfect for parties, game days, or busy weeknights

Ingredients Needed

Frozen Homestyle Meatballs – make sure they’re Homestyle and not Italian or another highly seasoned meatball.
Rotel Tomatoes With Green Chiles – for flavor and to help create the sauce.
Velveeta Cheese – cubed. To help cover the meatballs in cheesy goodness and create the creamy sauce.
Taco Seasoning Envelope – use your favorite brand.
Heavy Cream – helps thicken the sauce and keep it creamy.
Scallions – for garnish.

How To Make Slow Cooker Nacho Meatballs

STEP 1—Add the meatballs, tomatoes, cheese, taco seasoning, and heavy cream to your slow cooker. Stir to combine.
STEP 2—Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Cook until the cheese is melted, and make sure the meatballs are warmed through.
STEP 3 – Garnish with scallions before serving.

Pro Tips

• Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup!
• Make sure you choose Homestyle frozen meatballs, not Italian or any other seasoned style. You don’t want the flavors to clash!
• Ideally, you should stir the meatballs now and then to prevent the cheese from burning.

Can I Use Homemade Meatballs?

Of course! Try my easy meatball recipe found here. Make the meatballs. Lightly brown them in a skillet or bake them to hold their shape. Then continue with this slow cooker version.

Can I Make These Meatballs Spicier?

Sure! You can use a spicier version of the canned tomatoes. Add jalapeño peppers or hot sauce. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat.

How To Serve Slow Cooker Nacho Meatballs

• Game Days – My family loves these meatballs for game days. They are perfect for a casual dinner too. We enjoy them served over a layer of nachos. Top loaded meatball nachos with a can of drained black beans, shredded cheese, salsa, and sliced scallions.
• Handhelds – We also like them stuffed into taco shells or wrapped in tortillas for an easy handheld meal.
• Full Dinner—You can create a full dinner by serving them over my Cilantro Lime Rice. You can also try my Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes or your favorite type of noodles.

Storage

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They can be reheated in the microwave. Alternatively, use the stovetop over medium-low heat. You may also add them back to the slow cooker until heated.

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