Chili Cheese Little Smokies
Turn up the flavor at your next gathering with these irresistible Chili Cheese Little Smokies—an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines smoky cocktail sausages with a creamy, cheesy, and slightly spiced chili sauce. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe marries smooth cream cheese, melty cheddar, and savory canned chili into a rich, indulgent sauce spiked with a hint of garlic and onion powder. Optional diced jalapeños add a subtle kick for spice lovers, while a garnish of fresh green onions provides a vibrant finishing touch. Perfectly simmered in this decadent sauce, the Little Smokies are served warm and pair beautifully with tortilla chips, crackers, or enjoyed on their own as bite-sized party snacks. Whether you’re hosting game day or a casual get-together, this creamy, smoky dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Little Smokies (cocktail sausages)
- 15 oz Canned chili (no beans)
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 1 Jalapeño (optional, diced)
- 2 Green onions (optional, chopped for garnish)
- optional Tortilla chips or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
In a large saucepan or skillet, combine the canned chili and cream cheese over medium heat. Stir frequently until the cream cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder to the skillet. Continue stirring until the cheddar cheese is melted and fully incorporated.
If using jalapeños, stir them into the chili cheese sauce for extra heat and flavor.
Reduce the heat to low and add the Little Smokies to the skillet. Gently stir to coat the sausages evenly with the chili cheese sauce.
Cover the skillet and let the Little Smokies simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once heated through, transfer the Chili Cheese Little Smokies to a serving dish, if desired. Garnish with chopped green onions for added freshness and color.
Serve warm with tortilla chips or crackers for dipping, or enjoy them as-is with toothpicks for easy snacking!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.3 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 958 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 253 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
