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A wooden spoon lifts cocktail sausages in sauce from a slow cooker filled with more sausages and sliced peppers.
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Mississippi Little Smokies

These Mississippi Little Smokies simmer in a rich, savory sauce made with ranch seasoning, au jus, and butter. Saucy, tangy, and loaded with flavor, this crock pot appetizer will steal the show at your next party or gathering.
Course Appetizers/Party Foods
Cuisine American
Keyword mississippi little smokies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 333kcal
Author Lisa O'Driscoll

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 36 ounces little smokies 3 packages
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice low sodium beef broth, or water
  • 1 ounce au jus gravy mix 1 envelope
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix 1 envelope
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter sliced
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers more or less as desired
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Add the little smokies to your slow cooker, then pour the pepperoncini juice right over the top.
    36 ounces little smokies, 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice
  • Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly across the sausages, then give everything a quick stir to combine.
    1 ounce au jus gravy mix, 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
  • Layer the butter slices and pepperoncini peppers on top of the sausage mixture.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • Cover with the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring once halfway through, until everything is heated through and the sauce is bubbling.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if you like, and serve hot as an appetizer or spooned over mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
    Fresh parsley

Notes

    • Always stir halfway through to help the sauce to stay smooth and blended.
    • You can double this recipe in a 6–8 quart slow cooker. Just don’t overfill past the line.
    • If the sauce seems too thick, add a little extra broth near the end and stir well.
    • For a saucier version to serve over mashed potatoes, you may want to add an extra ½ cup of broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1049mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg