Slow Cooker Party Sausages
Get the party started with these irresistible Slow Cooker Party Sausages, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering! This no-fuss recipe combines plump cocktail sausages with a rich, sweet-and-savory sauce made from barbecue sauce, tangy grape jelly, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic and onion powder. For those who enjoy a little heat, a dash of red pepper flakes can take this dish to the next level. With just 10 minutes of prep, these sausages simmer to perfection in your slow cooker, soaking up all the bold flavors over three hours. Perfect for potlucks, game days, or holiday parties, serve them warm straight from the slow cooker with toothpicks for easy snacking. These saucy delights will quickly become the star of your appetizer spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Cocktail sausages (little smokies or mini hot dogs)
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 1 cup Grape jelly
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
Add the barbecue sauce, grape jelly, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using) to your slow cooker and whisk together until smooth and well combined.
Add the cocktail sausages into the slow cooker, stirring gently to coat them thoroughly in the sauce.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to 'low' heat. Let the sausages cook for 3 hours, stirring every hour to ensure even cooking and to keep the sauce from sticking to the sides.
After 3 hours, check that the sausages are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly. If needed, cook for an additional 15-30 minutes.
Switch the slow cooker to the 'warm' setting to keep the sausages hot during your gathering.
Serve the party sausages directly from the slow cooker or transfer them to a serving dish with small skewers or toothpicks on the side for easy eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.4 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1659 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 305 mg | 6% | |
*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.
