Description
These Zesty Little Smokies are a perfect party appetizer that combines the sweetness of grape jelly with savory cocktail sausages in a tangy barbecue sauce. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Cocktail Sausages:
- 1 (14 oz) package cocktail sausages (Little Smokies)
Barbecue Sauce Mixture:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup grape jelly
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Barbecue Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the barbecue sauce, grape jelly, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), and garlic powder. Stir until smooth.
- Add Sausages: Add the cocktail sausages to the sauce, stirring to coat evenly. Simmer gently, then cook on low for 15–20 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens.
- Serve: Serve warm with toothpicks for easy snacking.
Notes
- You can keep the smokies warm in a slow cooker on low for parties.
- Adjust the hot sauce to your spice preference, or omit for a milder version.
- This recipe easily doubles for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
