Crock Pot Grape Jelly and Mustard Little Smokies
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Crock Pot Grape Jelly and Mustard Little Smokies is an easy appetizer that needs only 3 ingredients and two hours in the slow cooker to create the perfect sweet and tangy appetizer for any gathering.
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I love a good football spread. Ours always includes some sort of warm melty dip like crack corn dip or slow cooker spinach artichoke dip. There will be a creamy chipotle ranch dip for veggies and to take the edge off sweet chili sauce wings.
Sometimes, I will make apple jelly meatballs, which are gobbled up in minutes. But this year, I’ve found a recipe that may just give my meatballs a run for their money: tangy lil’ smokies made in the crock pot!
Why I love this recipe
I’m not sure what magical ingredient is added to these Lil Smokies, but there are never any leftovers at any potluck or party. You will end up with an empty crock pot every time! They are tangy and sweet and irresistible!
Ingredients
- cocktail sausages – beef or beef and pork, found near the hot dogs in the grocery store
- grape jelly
- yellow mustard
Step by step
- Add the cocktail wieners, jelly, and mustard to a slow cooker and stir to mix.
- Heat on high 2 hours or low heat 4 hours.
You can make these on the stovetop if you are in a hurry, simply add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan and simmer until heated through, stirring often.
Want even more little smokies recipes? Try our orange bbq sauce little smokies and Hawaiian little smokies too!
Variations
You can experiment with the flavor of your cocktail weenies by switching up the ingredients:
- substitute honey mustard for the yellow mustard
- change the jelly flavor
- add a little brown sugar if you prefer them on the sweeter side
Serving suggestions
You can transfer the little smokies to a bowl or serving dish or leave them in the slow cooker to keep them warm. Whether speared on a bamboo pick or tucked in soft Hawaiian rolls, these crockpot little smokies are a great party appetizer or game-day snack.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the crock pot, on the stovetop, or in the microwave.
If you try this recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!
Slow Cooker Grape Jelly and Mustard Little Smokies
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 1x
Description
Crock Pot Grape Jelly and Mustard Little Smokies is an easy appetizer that needs only 3 ingredients and two hours in the slow cooker to create the perfect sweet and tangy appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
- (2) 14 ounce packages of Lil Smokies (mini smoked sausage links)
- 6 ounce jar of yellow mustard
- (2) 12 ounce jars of grape jelly
Instructions
- Place all items in your crock pot and stir to mix. Cook on high heat for 2 hours or low heat for 4 hours.
- Serve warm.
Notes
You can make these on the stovetop if you don’t want to use a slow cooker. Simply combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until heated through, stirring often.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: appetizer
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 lil smokies
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 10.4 g
- Sodium: 442.3 mg
- Fat: 9.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.5 g
- Protein: 4.9 g
- Cholesterol: 22.6 mg
These look delicious! I love pretty much every appetizer ever. 🙂 Pinning!
I haven’t’ had little smokies in forever, this recipe sounds delicious 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
I love little smokies and these looks delish! I would love for you to link up at Link’n Blogs.
Have a great day!
xo
Daniela
Put A Bird On It
I can TOTALLY relate….I NEVER want to make dinner on weekends! We actually had a Trader Joe’s appetizer night last night, and these little smokies would have made the perfect addition! Thanks so much for sharing at Saturday Night Fever 🙂
Very good! Big hit at our first football party of the year, will definitely make again!
This is a great balanced, flavorful, and savory option to the typical recipes out there.
My alteration was adding 1oz of Ken’s honey mustard dressing and 5oz of yellow mustard.
I’ve been makithis for years and she’s right, there are NEVER any left overs! Just a warning. Pay no attention to what it looks like when you 1st mix the jelly and mustard! I promise it looks a lot better after it’s warm and all blends together! 🤗 I this every year for super bowl Sunday!!