Description
Mississippi Lil Smokies are the ultimate party appetizer—sweet, smoky, tangy, and irresistibly easy to make. With just a few pantry staples like BBQ sauce, grape jelly, and Worcestershire, these little sausages are slow-cooked into a flavorful bite that’s always a hit at gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 (14 oz) package of cocktail sausages (Lil Smokies)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup grape jelly
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Add the cocktail sausages, BBQ sauce, grape jelly, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard to a slow cooker.
- Stir everything together until the sausages are well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours, or until heated through and the sauce is thick and bubbly.
- Stir occasionally, if possible, to prevent sticking.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use any BBQ sauce variety to adjust the flavor (smoky, spicy, sweet).
- Can be kept on warm setting for party serving.
- Easily doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg