Mississippi Lil Smokies
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
14
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Calories
188 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Mississippi Lil Smokies
Description
This recipe uses cocktail-sized Lil Smokies simmered in a sauce made by combining jarred beef gravy, ranch seasoning mix (not dip mix), and juice from pepperoncini peppers. The addition of whole pepperoncini peppers contributes a mild heat and tang. Cooking slowly in a small slow cooker for 4 hours allows the flavors to meld and the sausages to heat through thoroughly.
The texture of the Lil Smokies remains firm but tender, coated in a rich, tangy gravy with a slight kick from the peppers. The dish is straightforward to assemble and serve with toothpicks for easy snacking.
While this preparation is popular as an appetizer, it can also be adapted into a meal by slicing a kielbasa-style sausage and serving it over sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
Use a small, approximately 2-quart slow cooker for ideal proportions, but larger slow cookers also work. Ensure the correct ranch seasoning mix is chosen to avoid excessive saltiness.
Ingredients
- 28 ounces cocktail sausages Lil Smokies brand
- 12 ounces beef gravy from a jar
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup Pepperoncini peppers plus ¼ cup juice from jar
Instructions
- Add the sausage to the slow cooker.
- Whisk together the gravy, ranch seasoning, and juice from the pepperoncini. Pour over the sausages and top with the peppers.
- Stir to combine and then cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer.
Notes
- A 2-quart slow cooker is ideal for this recipe, though larger slow cookers can be used.
- Use ranch seasoning mix specifically, not ranch dip mix, to avoid a saltier taste.
- The dish works well as an appetizer served with toothpicks or as a meal when using sliced kielbasa over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6sausages | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 841mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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