Description
Mississippi Lil Smokies are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring cocktail sausages slow-cooked in a savory beef gravy mixed with ranch seasoning and tangy pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for parties and gatherings, these tender and infused sausages are served hot with toothpicks for a crowd-pleasing snack.
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
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (from the jar)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausages: Place the Lil Smokies cocktail sausages into the slow cooker, spreading them evenly at the bottom.
- 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 the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the gravy mixture over the sausages in the slow cooker. Add the half cup of pepperoncini peppers on top of the sausages and sauce.
- Cook: Stir gently to combine all the ingredients, then cover the slow cooker. Cook on low heat for 4 hours until the sausages are tender and have absorbed the flavors.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the Mississippi Lil Smokies hot with toothpicks as a tasty appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of pepperoncini peppers to increase or decrease the level of tanginess and mild heat.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on the number of guests.
- Serve with crackers or crusty bread for a more substantial snack.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
