Description
A flavorful and tangy appetizer made with cocktail sausages simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for parties or game day snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14 oz) Lil Smokies cocktail sausages
- 1/2 cup grape jelly
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional for extra spice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the grape jelly, barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the Lil Smokies sausages to the sauce, stirring to coat them evenly.
- Lower the heat and let the sausages simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or snack. Enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
- If you prefer a spicier version, increase the amount of hot sauce or add red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy serving at parties.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Lil Smokies, cocktail sausages, appetizer, sweet and spicy sausages, party food