Easy Little Smokies Recipe With Jelly

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Looking for the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game day, holiday gatherings, or potlucks? This Little Smokies Recipe with Jelly is sweet, smoky, and ridiculously easy to make with just 3 ingredients. Toss everything into a slow cooker and let the magic happen!

⏱️ Fast Facts at a Glance

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs in crockpot
• Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Servings: 12
• Yield: About 50 mini sausages

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Make-Ahead & Storage Tips
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• Nutrition Info

🧂 What You’ll Need – The 3-Ingredient Secret to Sweet & Smoky Joy

Little Smokies with Jelly Ingredients:

• 2 (14 oz) packages cocktail-size smoked sausages (e.g., Hillshire Farm)
• 1 cup grape jelly
• 1 cup barbecue sauce (hickory or original flavor)

Optional: A dash of hot sauce for extra kick

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking – From Tossing It Together to Flavor Explosion

How to Make Little Smokies With Jelly:

1. Combine the Sauce:
   In a medium bowl, stir together grape jelly and barbecue sauce until smooth.
2. Add the Smokies:
   Place mini sausages into a slow cooker (2-quart or larger).
3. Pour and Stir:
   Pour the sauce mixture over the sausages and stir to coat evenly.
4. Cook:
   Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours or HIGH for 1–1.5 hours, until heated through and bubbling.
5. Serve:
   Switch to warm and serve directly from the slow cooker with toothpicks or a ladle.

📦 Make-Ahead Tips – Because Delicious Shouldn’t Mean Last-Minute Stress

Can You Make Little Smokies Ahead of Time?

Absolutely!

• Make Ahead: Mix ingredients and refrigerate overnight before cooking.
• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Warm in a saucepan or microwave until heated through.

🍽️ Cook’s Note

You can swap grape jelly for apricot preserves or cranberry sauce for a seasonal twist. Want it spicier? Try a spicy BBQ sauce or stir in a spoonful of chipotle peppers in adobo.

🔢 Nutrition Info (per serving)

• Calories: 210
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 13g
• Sugar: 10g
• Protein: 7g
• Sodium: 620mg

Little Smokies Recipe With Jelly

This quick and easy 3-ingredient appetizer combines Little Smokies with grape jelly and BBQ sauce for a sweet, smoky flavor that’s always a crowd favorite.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Servings: 10 servings

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 241

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 14 oz package of Little Smokies sausages
• 1 cup grape jelly
• 1 cup BBQ sauce use your favorite brand

Equipment

• Crockpot / Slow Cooker
• Mixing spoon

Method

 

1. In a slow cooker, add the Little Smokies, grape jelly, and BBQ sauce.
2. Stir everything together until well combined.
3. Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours or on high for 1–1.5 hours, until heated through.
4. Stir again before serving. Serve warm directly from the crockpot or transfer to a serving dish.

Notes

Swap BBQ sauce with chili sauce for a tangier flavor. You can make this on the stovetop over medium-low heat if you’re short on time. Keep on warm setting during parties to serve all evening.

🍴 Nutrition 

(Approx. per serving)

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fat: 12g
• Sugar: 19g
• Sodium: 600mg

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