3-Ingredient Crockpot Little Smokies Recipe

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This classic Little Smokies Recipe is a perfect addition to any party! Mixed together in a crockpot, this easily heats through while you prepare the rest of your menu and it only has 3-ingredients! A favorite of kids and adults alike, you can’t go wrong adding this recipe to your holiday events.

These couldn’t be easier to whip up and are one of our top appetizer recipes for game day. Some of our other favorites appetizers are crack dip, jalopeno bacon cheese balls, mini deep dish pizzas, and skillet mexican corn dip.

Up close picture of BBQ Lil Smokies in a white bowl

3-Ingredient Crockpot Little Smokies Recipe

This one of those recipes that everyone will love. Make BBQ Lil smokies for a party or get together.  These are so easy to make and for most, totally irresistible.  You are going to want these for every get-together or tailgating party.  I have seen this recipe made in many ways, but it truly is a simple combination of three ingredients.  I
If you need more ideas for serving at your party, make sure to check out this easy buffalo chicken dip, bacon cheddar dip, or my favorite – skinny buffalo “wings”!
3-Ingredient Crockpot Little Smokies

What’s the Best BBQ Sauce for Lil’ Smokies?

The best thing about this recipe is you can use whatever BBQ sauce you like. You can use a honey BBQ sauce this time and next time use a Jack Daniel’s sauce. Change it up every time you make them.

One of the most popular barbecue sauces used for this recipe is the Sweet Baby Ray’s brand.  It is often inexpensive and just a good classic sweet but spicy flavor.

A white and gray bowl filled with barbecue mini smoked sausage

How Can I Serve This Without Being Messy?

Want to make these without being messy? Serve the cooked Lil smokies with toothpicks. Either place the smokies on a plate with toothpicks already in them or you can have a cup next to them for guests to use when eating them.

Can These Be Turned Into Pigs in Blankets?

If you want to use these to make an even more flavorful version of pigs in a blanket, follow the recipe and cook them in the crockpot. Once they are done, you can take them and then make them like pigs in a blanket. Use crescent rolls that you cut to size and wrap the small sausages inside. Once rolled, bake.

A white and gray bowl filled with barbecue mini smoked sauages

Easy BBQ Lil Smokies Recipe

Ingredients you will need:

  • Lil’ smokies
  • BBQ sauce
  • Grape jelly

How to Make Little Smokies Recipe

Place all ingredients into your slow cooker and stir well to mix.  Cook on low heat as directed.  It’s truly that easy!
3-Ingredient Little Smokies

Are Little Smokies Already Cooked?

YES! That is what makes this little smokies recipe so easy. You are just adding flavor, marinating and heating. Just toss in the slow cooker for 2 hours and these delicious lil smokies are ready to go!

How long do Little Smokies last in the Fridge?

IF you have leftover lil smokies (and that’s a big IF), they will keep for up to 5 days. Make sure they are sealed in a airtight container. For reheating, microwave for 1 to 2 minutes and serve.

Up close picture of BBQ Lil Smokies in a white bowl
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3-Ingredient Crockpot Little Smokies Recipe

This classic Little Smokies Recipe is a perfect addition to any party! Mixed together in a slow cooker, this easily heats through while you prepare the rest of your menu and it only has 3-ingredients! A favorite of kids and adults alike, you can't go wrong adding this recipe to your holiday events.
Servings: 12
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 3 hours

Ingredients
  

  • 20 oz Lil' Smokies cocktail sausage
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 3/4 cup grape jelly

Instructions

  • Place Lil’Smokies in Crockpot.
  • Add one cup of bbq sauce.
  • Add 3/4 cup grape jelly.
  • Mix and cover.
  • Cook on low for 2-3hrs.
  • Serve & enjoy

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Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 734mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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