Description
Sweet-Heat Brown Sugar Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Bites are a delicious appetizer combining sweet and spicy flavors in a delightful bite-sized treat. Perfect for gatherings and parties, these savory bites will tantalize your taste buds with their rich, caramelized glaze and a hint of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (14 oz each) of cocktail sausages (Lil’ Smokies)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, barbecue sauce, honey, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add the Lil’ Smokies to the bowl and toss them in the sweet-heat mixture until they are evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated sausages to a baking dish, spreading them out in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sausages are heated through and the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your heat preference.
- For a smokier flavor, try using smoked paprika instead of garlic powder.
- These can be prepared ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lil' Smokies, sweet and spicy, appetizers, party food