Perfect Lil Smokies

Get ready to impress your guests with "Perfect Lil Smokies," the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s both effortless and irresistibly delicious! This quick and easy recipe combines savory Lil Smokies cocktail sausages with a mouthwatering sauce made from barbecue sauce, sweet grape jelly, a splash of Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of garlic powder for a bold, flavorful glaze. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have perfectly coated sausages simmered to saucy perfection—ideal for game days, potlucks, or holiday gatherings. Serve these smoky, sweet, and tangy bites warm with toothpicks for the perfect finger food that’s guaranteed to disappear in no time. With its simple prep and rich flavor, this recipe will quickly become your go-to appetizer!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

16 oz Lil Smokies (cocktail sausages)
1 cup Barbecue sauce
0.5 cup Grape jelly
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, grape jelly, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Stir well until smooth.

Step 2

Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to simmer and the grape jelly is fully melted, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the Lil Smokies to the sauce and gently stir to coat all the sausages evenly.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step 5

Transfer the Lil Smokies to a serving dish and serve warm with toothpicks. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(863.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2095.9

Total Fat 113.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 238.7mg	0%
Sodium 7423.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 158.3g
Protein 42.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 286.7mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 1694.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.7%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 41.9%