Lil Smokies Cocktail Weinies
Get ready to elevate your party spread with these irresistibly savory Lil Smokies Cocktail Weinies! This crowd-pleasing appetizer combines juicy mini smoked sausages with a bold and flavorful sauce made from BBQ sauce, sweet grape jelly, and a touch of Worcestershire for added depth. A hint of garlic powder enhances the smoky notes, while an optional dash of cayenne pepper brings a subtle kick for those who love heat. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy stovetop recipe is perfect for last-minute gatherings and can be kept warm in a slow cooker for effortless hosting. Serve them up with toothpicks for a bite-sized, finger-licking treat your guests will love!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Lil Smokies (mini smoked sausages)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 0.5 cup Grape jelly
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce, grape jelly, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the ingredients together until well combined and the mixture is smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the Lil Smokies to the saucepan.
Stir gently to coat the sausages evenly in the sauce.
Cover the saucepan and let the sausages simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
Transfer the Lil Smokies to a serving dish and serve warm with toothpicks for easy grabbing.
Optional: Keep warm by transferring to a slow cooker on the ‘keep warm’ setting if serving over an extended period of time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1925 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.5 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.8 g | 199% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 239 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 5350 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.2 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 126.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.2 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1594 mg | 34% | |
*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.
