**Lil' Smokies: A Game Day Classic Made Easy**
Lil' Smokies, those bite-sized sausages wrapped in bacon, are a beloved party snack, especially during game days. They're easy to make, can be prepared ahead of time, and are always a crowd-pleaser. This article presents three delicious recipes for Lil' Smokies that cater to different tastes and preferences.
The first recipe is for Classic Lil' Smokies, a straightforward method that yields perfectly cooked sausages wrapped in crispy bacon. The second recipe, Brown Sugar Lil' Smokies, adds a sweet and sticky glaze to the sausages, making them irresistible. Finally, the third recipe, Lil' Smokies with BBQ Sauce, incorporates a tangy and smoky BBQ sauce for a flavorful twist.
Whether you prefer your Lil' Smokies classic, sweet, or tangy, these recipes have you covered. So, fire up your oven or grill and get ready to enjoy these delightful appetizers that will be the hit of your next gathering.
APPETIZER GRAPE JELLY AND CHILI SAUCE MEATBALLS OR LIL SMOKIES
This is easy and always a big hit at my get togethers, it's great with mini meatballs or Lil Smokies, to make it ever more easier purchase ready made frozen cooked small meatballs or you can make your own and cook them first, I use recipe#69173 see bottom of recipe for baking times --- this is great to take to a potluck :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 50 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a pot combine the grape jelly with the chili sauce; add in the meatballs and simmer for about 45 minutes uncovered or until the sauce has thickened.
- If you are making my Parmesan meatball recipe use 2-1/2 to 3 pounds lean ground beef or use half beef and ground pork shape.
- Shape into about 1-inch balls.
- Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Place in the prepared sauce.
PERFECT LIL SMOKIES
There are many recipes out there for lil smokies and I have tried them all, but none compare to this recipe. The sauce has just enough of a tasty mix of sweet from the brown sugar and spicy from the dijon mustard
Provided by CookingBride
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 90 smokies, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix brown sugar, ketchup and dijon mustard in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil on medium heat.
- Pour sauce over lil smokies and simmer over low heat for 30-45 minutes.
- You can also put in crockpot on low setting.
LIL SMOKIES
This is so easy. I make it each year for my Christmas buffet and it is always one of the first dishes to disappear!
Provided by Junebug
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 1 pot
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients.
- Cook in crockpot for one hour or on stove top for 30 minutes.
- (I personally like mine to cook slowly for a longer time until sauce thickens and is clinging to the sausages.).
LIL SMOKIES APPETIZERS
Make and share this Lil Smokies Appetizers recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Darlene Summers
Categories Weeknight
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Using a medium sized sauce pan, put catsup and jelly in sauce pan;cook and stir till jelly melts.
- Add sausages and bring to a bubbly boil.
- Turn down low and simmer for about 1 hour.
- Serve hot or cold with toothpicks or appetizer picks.
BAKED LIL' SMOKIES N HOMEMADE MAC-N-CHEESE
This is a great kid-pleasing meal. You can make it ahead and refrigerate it until you are ready to pop it into the oven. I actually came up with this one day when I realized I had to make a pack of smokies or throw them out (But alas, no other ingredients on hand). So I just took my mom-taught homemade mac and cheese recipe and added smokies.
Provided by Chefcrystal
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook Macaroni noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
- Saute lil' smokies in pan until warm.
- Grate cheese while the above is cooking.
- Grease a baking dish (the deeper the dish the more layers you can make).
- Layers: Noodles (enough to just cover bottom of dish). Smokies (divide the by the # of layers to get them equally distributed). Cheese (cover noodles and smokies to your taste: Just make sure to reserve enough for the other layers).
- Butter (dot this on).
- Then begin over with the layers until all is used up (finishing with the butter).
- Finally pour the milk over top (Important: the milk is an estimate; I never measure, just pour until it feels right but this should be about right. Just adjust according to your taste on subsequent makings).
- Cover and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove cover and bake another 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1177.8, Fat 63.8, SaturatedFat 31.8, Cholesterol 157.9, Sodium 2191.5, Carbohydrate 98.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 51.1
LIL SMOKIES BACON WRAPPED
Everyone loves these. And they go fast!
Provided by Joyce Stone
Categories Other Snacks
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375F.
- 2. Cut the bacon into thirds and wrap each smokie.(small sausage)
- 3. Place all the wrapped smokies in a single layer in a baking dish. Then melt the stick of butter and then 1 cup of brown sugar and stir until mixed well.
- 4. Pour the butter and brown sugar mixture on the smokies and bacon. Then take the other cup of brown sugar and sprinkle evenly over the smokies.
- 5. Bake them for about 15-20 minutes and then turn the heat up to 400F for about 5 minutes or longer until the bacon becomes crispy.
BACON WRAPPED LIL' SMOKIES
Made these for the Super Bowl party I went to and they were a hit! Thanks, again, to my Aunt Kim for the suggestion and recipe! : )
Provided by Traci Coleman
Categories Meat Appetizers
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Line a jelly roll pan with foil and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut bacon slices into thirds; wrap one third of a bacon slice around a lil' smokie. Secure with toothpick and place on foil lined pan.
- 2. After wrapping all smokies, sprinkle each with small amount of brown sugar.
- 3. Bake at 350 for 40 - 50 minutes, until bacon is done.
LIL' LUAU SMOKIES (A.K.A. LIL' PINEAPPLE SMOKIES)
We had a luau for my step-daughter's 5th birthday and we found a recipe for Luau Smokies on the internet. We messed around with it a bit and this is what we came up with. We used 2 packages of Lil' Smokies like the recipe suggests but next time we will be doubling that amount. These things disappeared really quickly. They have a good balance between tangy and sweet and they really go well with the rest of the luau food. The best thing is that after it's cooked, you just throw it in a crock pot and forget about it!
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a pan, heat oil over Medium heat. Saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a large saucepan, combine onions, brown sugar, flour and mustard.
- Gradually stir in pineapple juice and chunks, vinegar and soy sauce.
- Bring to a boil over Medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add Lil' Smokies and stir to coat.
- Serve in a crock pot set on Warm.
BACON WRAPPED LIL SMOKIES
I had these little babies at a Christmas party and I was hooked. They take a little time to put togather but they are well worth it!! I served these at Christmas and a New Years Party and they where gobbled up!!
Provided by Debbie W
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Cut your long enough to wrap each little smokey. (Cut a normal strip in thirds is about right) I used round tooth picks to secure the bacon and it worked well. You can do this step ahead of time and store in the Frig.
- 2. Preheat oven to 350
- 3. Either line a cookie sheet with sprayed foil but parchement paper works best.
- 4. Place the bacon wrapped little Jewels on the cookie sheet.
- 5. Mix the brown sugar and red pepper in a bowl..we like sweet and spicey togather but the red peopper is optional. Sprinkle the mixture ontop of the little smokeys.
- 6. Bake for about 45 min but keep an eye on them. I like my bacon a little more crisp so I Just keep an eye on them and until the bacon is crisp enough for me. Plus you want all the brown sugar to carmalize.
- 7. Serve while warm or place in a crock pot on lowest setting to keep warm.
BARBECUED LIL' SMOKIES
This recipe was given to me by Cindy Wamsley. I prefer to use a Honey-Mesquite barbecue sauce for mine.
Provided by Andy Wold
Categories Pork
Time 1h45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place smokies in a 6-quart crock pot.
- Pour in barbecue sauce and water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Serve once smokies plump up (about an hour).
- Serve with potato chips.
BARBECUED "LIL SMOKIES"
Make and share this Barbecued "Lil Smokies" recipe from Food.com.
Provided by carolinafan
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 1h10m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine dry ingredients; add liquid.
- Stir to mix.
- Add margarine.
- Add lil smokies.
- Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Sauce can also be used for baked barbecue chicken or pork.
- Sometimes I also fix this in a crockpot.
LIL' SMOKIES IN THE CROCK POT
This is our family's Christmas Eve buffet favorite. The best thing about this recipe is that you can make it ahead and freeze them, them thaw that morning and heat them up in the crock pot.
Provided by puppitypup
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 10m
Yield 48 appetizers, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large pan over medium heat, cook first four ingredients, stirring, until cranberry sauce melts and becomes smooth.
- Add wieners and heat through.
- Mix cornstarch with just enough cold water to dissolve, then add to pot and heat to boiling.
CROCKPOT MAC& CHEESE WITH LIL' SMOKIES
I wanted my mac & cheese to be more home made rather than the others I've seen made with a cheese sauce
Provided by Marlene Nellis
Categories Pasta
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Cut cheese into small cubes.Place in crock pot salt and pepper to taste. add cooked pasta. add enough milk to come about 1/2 way up side of pot. Mix well.
- 2. Place lil' smokies on top of mac & cheese. Cover and cook on high setting for about 2-3 hours.or until cheese is melted.
SAVORY AND SWEET LIL SMOKIES
Make and share this Savory and Sweet Lil Smokies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef clb83
Categories Savory
Time 40m
Yield 3 per person, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Open package of Lil Smokies and drain any liquid. Set aside.
- Seperate dough in 8 rectangles; firmly press perfomations to seal. Cut each rectangle into 6 squares.
- Spread a small amount of mustard in center of each square. Place approximately 1/2 t of cranberry sauce on top of mustard. Place a sausage on top of cranberry sauce; bring 2 corners of dough over sausage and pinch to seal.
- Place wrapped Lil Sausage on a baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with additional Dijon mustard if desired.
MEATBALLS / LIL SMOKIES
This is something that is super easy and is great for parties and get togethers. This is why I love crock pots. put it in on low for a few hours and wala you have a hit.
Provided by Carol Hoffman
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 3h15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Mix together in crock-pot and enjoy :) The amount this will feed depends on How many meatballs or lil smokies
YUMMY AWESOME LIL' SMOKIES W/BACON
my nieces love this and love to help me make it..
Provided by Elisabeth Wilkins
Categories Meat Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
- 2. Cut Bacon in half. Wrap each smokey in a piece of bacon.
- 3. Place in baking dish.
- 4. Sprinkle with the brown sugar. Bake til bacon is done and the sugar is melted
LIL' SMOKIES
After the lil smokies heats up in the slow cooker. I usually put it on for 4 hours on low and then put the slow cooker on warm. It's that easy.
Provided by Jan Reither
Categories Meat Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Take your crockpot and put the Lil Smokies in
- 2. Add 1 bottle of chili sauce and pour onto the lil smokies
- 3. Add 1 small jar of grape jelly and mix together
Tips:
- Use toothpicks for easy serving: Threading the Lil' Smokies onto toothpicks makes them easy to serve and eat, especially for parties or gatherings.
- Choose your cooking method wisely: Both the oven and air fryer methods yield delicious results, but the air fryer provides a crispier texture while the oven gives a more traditional smoky flavor.
- Experiment with different sauces and glazes: The versatility of Lil' Smokies allows for various sauces and glazes to enhance their flavor. Try sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, spicy sriracha sauce, or teriyaki glaze for an Asian twist.
- Add some vegetables for a healthier twist: Incorporate chopped bell peppers, onions, or pineapple chunks into the Lil' Smokies skewers for a healthier and more colorful dish.
Conclusion:
Lil' Smokies are a versatile and flavorful appetizer or snack that can be easily prepared using simple ingredients. Whether you prefer the traditional oven method or the modern air fryer technique, these bite-sized sausages are sure to delight your taste buds. Experiment with different sauces, glazes, and veggie combinations to create a dish that suits your preferences. Enjoy these tasty treats at your next party, potluck, or game day gathering.
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