Crockpot Little Smokies with Grape Jelly

These easy Crockpot Little Smokies are a 3 ingredient, dump and go appetizer that’s perfect for holidays, parties and game days.

I love this recipe because it uses 3 simple ingredients and the slow cooker does all the work for you. It’s perfect for busy hosting days.

One of the best things about little smokies is how versatile they are. You can make them sweeter, smokier or savory to suit your taste.

While the crockpot is the easiest option, they can also be made in the oven or on the stovetop. Serve them right from the slow cooker to keep warm or place them on a platter with toothpicks for easy snacking.

If you love easy party appetizers, be sure to try my Rotel Cheese Dip and BBQ meatballs next.

Ingredients

• Little smokies sausages: any brand of of little smokies will work for this recipe.
• Chili sauce: I like to use Heinz chili sauce for a sweet, tangy flavor but any chili sauce will work too.
• Grape jelly: add the perfect sweetness to balance the sauce but can also be swapped out for apricot preserves.

How to Make Little Smokies

1. Line your crockpot with a slow cooker liner or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Add the little smokies, grape jelly and chili sauce to the crockpot and stir until combined.
3. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the jelly has fully melted and the little smokies are heated through.
4. Switch the crockpot to warm and serve.

Helpful Tips

• Stir occasionally so the sauce coats the little smokies and doesn’t stick to the sides.
• Double the recipe for larger crowds, this appetizers goes fast.
• If sauce thickens too much, add a little bit of water and stir to thin it out.

Smokies Variations

• BBQ style: Replace chili sauce with barbeque sauce for a sweet and smoky flavor.
• Spicy kick: Add a splash of hot sauce or sriracha.
• Sweet heat: Use pepper jelly instead of grape jelly.
• Cranberry version: Swap grape jelly with cranberry sauce for a holiday twist.
• Bacon-wrapped: Omit jelly and chili sauce and Wrap the little smokies in bacon with brown sugar for a savory flavor.

Storing Leftovers

Place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave to desired temperature.

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Crockpot Little Smokies

Alison McFadden

These easy Crockpot Little Smokies are a 3 ingredient, dump and go appetizer that's perfect for holidays, parties and game days.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Course Appetizers & Snacks

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 28 oz. little smokies sausages
• ▢ 12 oz. chili sauce
• ▢ 1 ½ cups grape jelly

Instructions

 

• Line your crockpot with a slow cooker liner or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Add the little smokies, grape jelly and chili sauce to the crockpot and stir until combined.
• Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the jelly has fully melted and the little smokies are heated through.
• Switch the crockpot to warm and serve.

Nutrition Disclosure

Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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