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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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🧂 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:
- Combine the Sauce:
In a medium bowl, stir together grape jelly and barbecue sauce until smooth. - Add the Smokies:
Place mini sausages into a slow cooker (2-quart or larger). - Pour and Stir:
Pour the sauce mixture over the sausages and stir to coat evenly. - Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours or HIGH for 1–1.5 hours, until heated through and bubbling. - 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.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a slow cooker, add the Little Smokies, grape jelly, and BBQ sauce.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours or on high for 1–1.5 hours, until heated through.
- 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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