Description
Mississippi Lil Smokies are a flavorful and easy appetizer featuring cocktail sausages slow-cooked in a savory sauce made from beef gravy, ranch seasoning, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for parties and casual gatherings, these smokies are tender, infused with bold flavors, and served with toothpicks for convenient snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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: Place the Lil Smokies cocktail sausages into the slow cooker to prepare for cooking.
- Make 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 to form a flavorful sauce.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the gravy mixture over the sausages in the slow cooker and add the pepperoncini peppers on top, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Cook: Stir to combine all ingredients, then cover the slow cooker. Cook on low heat for 4 hours until the sausages are tender and infused with the savory and tangy sauce.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the Mississippi Lil Smokies with toothpicks as a tasty appetizer, perfect for parties or casual snacking.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a few slices of jalapeño peppers or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Make sure to stir the mixture occasionally during cooking to prevent any sauce from sticking to the bottom.
- These can be made in advance and reheated gently in the slow cooker before serving.
- Serve with crackers or fresh veggies for a balanced appetizer platter.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4-5 sausages with sauce)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
