Description
Mississippi Lil Smokies are a quick and flavorful appetizer made with cocktail sausages slow-cooked in a zesty, buttery, and slightly spicy sauce. Perfect for parties and game days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz) package Lil Smokies cocktail sausages
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1 oz)
- 6-8 pepperoncini peppers, whole or sliced
- 1 tablespoon pepperoncini juice (optional, for extra tang)
Instructions
- Place Lil Smokies in a slow cooker or saucepan.
- Top with butter, ranch seasoning, au jus mix, pepperoncini peppers, and juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours (or simmer on stovetop over low heat for 30–40 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm with toothpicks as an appetizer or over rice or mashed potatoes for a heartier meal.
Notes
- Can be doubled for a crowd—just adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use spicy Lil Smokies for an extra kick.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge and reheat easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg