Description
Mississippi Lil Smokies are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer that’s perfect for parties, gatherings, or game day. Made with cocktail sausages, savory beef gravy, tangy ranch seasoning, and pepperoncini peppers, these bite-sized treats are both spicy and savory. The slow-cooking process makes them incredibly tender and allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve them with toothpicks for a fun and easy-to-eat snack that will leave your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lil Smokies:
- 28 ounces Lil Smokies cocktail sausages
- 12 ounces beef gravy from a jar
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, plus 1/4 cup juice from the jar
Instructions
Prepare the Sausages:
- Add the sausages: Place the Lil Smokies cocktail sausages into the slow cooker.
Make the Sauce:
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the beef gravy, ranch seasoning mix, and 1/4 cup of juice from the pepperoncini jar until well combined.
Combine Ingredients:
- Combine the sauce with the sausages: Pour the gravy mixture over the sausages in the slow cooker. Add the pepperoncini peppers on top of the sausages and sauce.
Cook:
- Slow cook: Stir to combine all the ingredients, then cover the slow cooker. Cook on low heat for 4 hours until the sausages are tender and infused with flavor.
Serve:
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the Mississippi Lil Smokies with toothpicks as an appetizer. They’re perfect for parties, gatherings, or as a savory snack!
Notes
- Slow Cooker Tip: Make sure to stir occasionally to ensure the sausages are evenly coated with the flavorful gravy and seasoning.
- Flavor Adjustments: If you prefer a spicier kick, add more pepperoncini or some hot sauce to the mix.
- Make it ahead: You can prepare these Lil Smokies ahead of time and store them in the fridge. Just reheat them on low in the slow cooker before serving.
- Serving size: These sausages are best served with toothpicks, making them perfect for snacking at parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sausages with sauce
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg