Description
Slow Cooker Little Smokies, also known as Beanie Weenies, are a classic appetizer. They feature cocktail sausages simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce, perfect for parties, potlucks, and game days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (18 ounce) package cocktail sausages (little smokies)
- 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
- 1 (12 ounce) jar grape jelly
Instructions
- Combine cocktail sausages, barbecue sauce, and grape jelly in a slow cooker.
- Stir to coat the sausages evenly with the sauce.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours, or on high for 1-1.5 hours, until heated through and bubbly.
- Stir occasionally to ensure even coating.
- Serve warm with toothpicks.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.
- If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the amount of grape jelly slightly.
- These are great served with sliced baguette or crackers for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 - 3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg