This Crock Pot Lil Smokies Recipe is great for game days and parties. Only 3 ingredients – lil smokies, BBQ sauce, and our secret ingredient!
The first step to having a great party is having great food! Whether you are getting together for the Super Bowl, New Years Eve, or just a family game night, we have all your favorite appetizers and finger foods. From Chili Cheese Dip, to Amazing Wings, to Fruit Dip – we have something for everyone!
Crock Pot Lil Smokies
What are Lil Smokies?
If you haven’t seen these little beauties sitting on the buffet line at a family or friend get together, allow us to enlighten you. Lil Smokies are basically mini hot dogs. Generally made with pork, turkey or beef. Because they are fully cooked, you can eat them cold, but most of the time you see them simmering in a sauce — like this yummy one below. I have also seen them wrapped in pastry dough to make tiny pigs in a blanket.
More Game Day or Game Night Snacks
- We love the slow cooker version of lil smokies, but if you’re looking to up the ante a bit, check out our recipe for Bacon Wrapped Lil Smokies. Because seriously. What doesn’t taste even better with bacon?
- Another favorite is our Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Meatballs. Think savory meatballs slathered in sweet savory sauce. Just a little kick.
- If you need to satisfy a sweet tooth, either for an appetizer or dessert, check out the Almond Joy Chex Mix. It combines two favorite treats, Almond Joy Candy Bars and Muddy Buddy Chex Mix! Or how about some No Bake Avalanche Bark. With peanut butter, crispie rice cereal, marshmallows, white and chocolate chips… mmmm.
- Speaking of Chex Mix, you should definitely try our Game Night Chex Mix the next time you break out the Scrabble board (or any game, of course). It’s toasty, savory and (warning!) a little addicting.
- One recipe we love is Ham Roll Ups with Pickle are literally the easiest things you will ever make. Perfect for after-school snacks, appetizers or finger-foods for parties.
How to make Crock Pot Lil Smokies
Ingredients
- 3 packages "Lil' Smokies"
- 1 bottle "Sweet Baby Rays" BBQ sauce
- 3 tablespoons grape jelly (heaping spoonfuls)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large crock pot.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for at least 6 hours.
- Remove lid from crock pot and stir well before serving.
Equipment
- Crock Pot Slow Cooker
Sona Lee Henderson says
I want to make this in a turkey roaster for a large reunion. What would the ratio be?
Favorite Family Recipes says
You should be able to keep the ratios the same as you scale upwards!
Sandra Colucci says
You say you use 3 packages.. what is the ounces?
Favorite Family Recipes says
A typical package of little smokies is about 14 oz.
lauren kelly says
We made this for a family party and it was huge hit! I wish I doubled the recipe!
Aimee Shugarman says
One of my favorite (EASY) snacks to serve at parties!
Billy says
Such an easy recipe to make and always a hit with friends and family!
Trang says
Gotta agree with everyone that this is one of those dishes everyone loves at a party.
Julie Blanner says
Who doesn’t love a little smokie? These are so delicious, and perfect for any get-togethers.
Emma Serina says
how many servings is this recipe for ? I need 20 servings ….
Echo says
If you use 3 packages of Lil’ Smokies you can serve up to 24 people. The serving size being 5 Lil’ Smokies per person. Everyone will love them! Good luck!
Ida Dohoney says
I have served this receipe before but not with bbq sauce. Will have to try that.
sally says
instead of bbq sauce use chili sauce. one of our families demands for every get together
Erica says
Great idea!!! Yum!