Easy and flavorful Little Smokies recipe

These Little Smokies are a crowd-pleasing dish that can be served as an appetizer or enjoyed at parties. They are made by simmering cocktail sausages in a sweet and tangy sauce, resulting in a flavorful and irresistible appetizer. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and the smokies can be served on toothpicks for easy snacking. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a tasty snack, these Little Smokies are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) package cocktail sausages
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Toothpicks, for serving

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir until well combined.
2. Add the cocktail sausages to the saucepan and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Simmer the sausages in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the sausages.
5. Once the sausages are heated through and the sauce has thickened, remove the saucepan from heat.
6. Transfer the sausages along with the sauce to a serving dish.
7. Serve the Little Smokies warm with toothpicks for easy snacking.

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