Beanie Weenies
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Beanie Weenies
Description
Beanie Weenies are made from mini smoky sausage links arranged in a baking dish, covered with crumbled brown sugar, and bathed in pineapple juice. Baking at moderate heat for 45 minutes dissolves the sugar and forms a thick glaze, with occasional basting to coat the sausages thoroughly. The pineapple juice adds a fruity tang that balances the smoky sausage and sweetness.
The dish produces bite-sized sausages with a sticky, caramelized coating. Beanie Weenies are popular as party appetizers or snacks and can be served warm directly from the baking dish or crock pot. Using the crock pot method involves combining all ingredients and cooking slowly for 1-2 hours, which also tenderizes the sausages and melds flavors.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to five days and reheat conveniently in the microwave, stove, or oven. The recipe suits social occasions where finger foods are appreciated, offering an easy-to-make snack with contrasting sweet and smoky notes.
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) package smoky sausage links mini size
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spread smoky links in a baking dish and crumble brown sugar over the top.
- Pour pineapple juice over smokies
- Bake for 45 minutes. After the sugar has dissolved, baste 3-4 times during the 45-minute baking time. Serve.
Notes
- Slow cook the mixture in a crock pot on low for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, for a hands-off alternative to baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat leftovers using the microwave, stovetop, or oven to restore warmth and glaze texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 777mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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