25 Little Smokies Recipes

Little smokies are the ultimate party appetizer, and these 25 easy little smokies recipes prove you can make something seriously delicious with minimal effort.

Whether you're hosting a game day spread, holiday party, or just need a crowd-pleasing snack, these recipes are the ones everyone always asks about.

Honestly, little smokies are one of those appetizers I never get tired of. They disappear so fast at every party I bring them to, and the best part is they take maybe 10 minutes of actual effort. My kind of recipe.

25 Best Little Smokies Recipes

Mini Pretzel Dogs

These mini pretzel dogs are soft, buttery, and perfect for parties or game day. An easy pretzel dog recipe made with pizza dough and little smokies.

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Crockpot BBQ Little Smokies Recipe

Try this easy appetizer recipe if you need something you can prep in 5 minutes with just 3 ingredients. It's a crowd pleaser for sure!

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Crockpot Grape Jelly Smokies

Crockpot Grape Jelly Smokies are little sausages cooked in a slow cooker and smothered in grape jelly and chili sauce.

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Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies (sweet & spicy)

Classic cocktail smokies are wrapped in smoky bacon, coated with a spicy brown sugar rub, and baked until crispy and oh so addicting!

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Honey Garlic Crock Pot Little Smokies Appetizer

This Honey Garlic Crock Pot Little Smokies recipe is the perfect appetizer for game day. Just stick a toothpick in them and serve!

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Frank's RedHot Lil' Smokies

Prepped in your slow cooker until ready to serve, this sweet and spicy Frank's RedHot® take on the traditional cocktail weenie is the best thing to ever hit your appetizer spread. Promise.

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Pineapple Teriyaki Little Smokies

Not your grandma's cocktail wienies.

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Brown Sugar Smokies

This brown sugar smokies recipe produces cute bacon-wrapped little smokies with a brown sugar glaze that are so tasty that they'll disappear in a flash.

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Pigs in a Blanket with Little Smokies

Pigs in a blanket with little smokies are a delicious and easy two-ingredient appetizer. Whip them up in minutes. They are a crowd pleaser!

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Baked Lil' Smokies N Homemade Mac-N-Cheese Recipe

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

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Sausage Fried Rice

Coins of spicy Andouille Sausage mixed with easy fried rice create the perfect flavor combinations for a quick and easy meal!

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5-Minute Instant Pot Little Smokie Mac and Cheese

What could make a belly more happy than a big warm serving of cheesy, creamy, mac and cheese?? This easy Instant Pot Little Smokie Mac and Cheese thrills my family to no end and I'm a happy camper because it only takes 5 minutes to cook in my Instant Pot (or any electric pressure cooker)!

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Smoked Sausage and Cheesy Potato Casserole

Smoked Sausage and Cheesy Potato Casserole is a combo of one of our favorite meats and our best potato casserole for an easy dinner recipe!

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Little Smokies Corn Dog Bites

Little smokies corn dog bites are little smokie sausages dipped in a crispy corn dog batter and then fried to perfection.

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Little Smoked Sausages In Grape Jelly And Chili Sauce

Little smokies with grape jelly and chili sauce are a vintage dish that never goes out of style. Just plunk down a pot of these in the middle of a party, and watch them disappear.

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Little Smokie Pizza Bites

These quick and easy little smokie pizza bites only take 4 ingredients to make and they are the perfect little snack or appetizer recipe. Serve with some marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious treat.

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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Lil Smokies

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Lil Smokies are the perfect appetizer or dinner! Smokies, pineapple, onion and peppers slow cook in a sweet glaze.

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Sausage Kabobs

Sausage Kabobs are simple to make, nutritious, and loaded with flavor! We combine smoked sausage with veggies & the best seasoning blend!

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Little Smokies in Crescent Rolls

Easy, reliable, & delicious. Lil Smokies Pigs in a Blanket recipe delivers golden, flaky bites you'll be confident serving at any gathering

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Honey Garlic Sriracha Cocktail Weenies

Sweet and spicy with an Asian flair, these cocktail weenies and both delicious and incredibly easy.

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Loaded Lil Smokies Cheese Dip: Easy Party Appetizer

Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Loaded Lil' Smokies Cheese Dip, featuring savory Lil' Smokies, rich cream cheese, and a kick of spice. Perfect for game day or any gathering, serve it hot with your favorite dippers.

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Little Smokies in Grape Jelly

These Little Smokies in grape jelly and chili sauce are a classic slow cooker appetizer. Just 3 ingredients for a sweet and savory crowd-pleaser at your next game day party or holiday gathering.

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Sausage, Potato, and Cabbage Soup

A thick and hearty sausage, potato, and cabbage soup; a healthy recipe that is packed with flavorful ingredients! BEST ever cabbage soup!

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Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies makes for the best simple, filling, and nutritious dinner with virtually no clean up! Killer seasoning blend!

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Mississippi Little Smokies

Mississippi Little Smokies Recipe - the ultimate party appetizer! Lil' smokies simmered in butter, ranch mix, au jus gravy, and pepperoncini peppers.

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FAQs About Little Smokies Recipes

What are little smokies made of?

Little smokies are small cocktail sausages typically made from pork, beef, or a combination of both. They're pre-cooked and fully smoked, which is why they heat up so quickly in recipes.

How do you cook little smokies for a party?

The easiest way to cook little smokies for a party is in a slow cooker with your sauce of choice. Just add them in, set it to low for 2 to 3 hours, and they stay warm the whole time so guests can snack whenever.

What sauce goes well with little smokies?

BBQ sauce is the most classic pairing, but little smokies also taste amazing with grape jelly sauce, honey mustard, teriyaki, or buffalo sauce. The grape jelly and BBQ combo is especially popular for parties.

Can you make little smokies ahead of time?

Yes, little smokies are great for prepping ahead. You can mix them with your sauce and refrigerate overnight, then just heat them in the slow cooker or oven the day of your event.

Are little smokies good for appetizers?

Little smokies are one of the best appetizers for parties because they're bite-sized, easy to eat, and work with so many flavor combinations. They're also very budget-friendly, which makes them perfect for feeding a crowd.