Description
Mississippi Lil Smokies are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring cocktail sausages cooked slowly in a savory beef gravy mixed with ranch seasoning and tangy pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for parties and gatherings, these smoky bites melt in your mouth and burst with bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 28 ounces Lil Smokies cocktail sausages
- 12 ounces beef gravy (jarred)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers
- ¼ cup pepperoncini juice (from jar)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausages: Add the Lil Smokies cocktail sausages to the slow cooker, spreading them evenly across the bottom.
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef gravy, ranch seasoning mix, and ¼ cup of the pepperoncini juice until well combined to create a flavorful sauce.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the gravy mixture over the sausages in the slow cooker, then evenly top with the ½ cup of pepperoncini peppers.
- Cook: Stir gently to combine all ingredients, cover the slow cooker with its lid, and cook on the low setting for 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the sausages to become tender.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the Mississippi Lil Smokies warm using toothpicks as a delicious and convenient appetizer for your guests.
Notes
- You can substitute beef gravy with brown gravy or mushroom gravy based on preference.
- For extra heat, add some chopped jalapeños or use spicy pepperoncini peppers.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a slow cooker or skillet to maintain the texture and flavors.
- This dish pairs well with crackers or crusty bread for dipping.
