Description
Ah, the magic of slow cooking! Today, I’m excited to share my go-to recipe: Crockpot Mississippi Little Smokies. Life gets hectic, and delicious meal prep doesn’t have to take hours. This delightful dish delivers big flavors for a quick solution on busy days or a cozy gathering. Picture tender little sausages bathed in a zesty, savory sauce that will have your family reaching for seconds. It’s the kind of recipe that impresses guests while being super easy to whip up, keeping you in the spotlight without the stress. Trust me, you’ll love every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 packs little smokies sausages (12 oz each)
- 1/2 cup peperoncini juice, low sodium beef broth, or water
- 1 ounce envelope au jus gravy mix
- 1 ounce envelope ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced
- 1 cup sliced peperoncini peppers, more or less as desired
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the little smokies into the crockpot and pour the peperoncini juice on top.
- Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix and ranch seasoning mix over the sausages. Stir to combine.
- Top with the unsalted butter slices and peperoncini peppers.
- Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours, until the sauce is bubbling and the sausages are fully heated through. Stir halfway through cooking time.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve as is for appetizers, or as a meal over mashed potatoes or white rice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of peperoncini peppers based on your spice preference.
- This dish can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg