Description
Mississippi Smokies are a comforting and flavorful appetizer featuring bite-sized smokies sausages simmered with pepperoncinis, savory au jus gravy mix, and aromatic spices in a buttery sauce. Slow-cooked to tender perfection, this dish is perfect for parties, gatherings, or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 (14 oz) packages lit’l smokies sausages
- 1 (16 oz) jar sliced pepperoncinis
- 1 (1 oz) packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup butter, sliced into pats
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place all the lit’l smokies sausages in a large slow cooker. Pour the sliced pepperoncinis along with their juices over the sausages to ensure flavor infusion.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly over the sausages and pepperoncinis. Stir gently to combine all ingredients without breaking the sausages.
- Top with Butter: Arrange sliced butter pats evenly on top of the mixture to melt into a rich buttery sauce during cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the low setting for 2 hours. Stir halfway through cooking to ensure even heat distribution and flavor melding.
- Serve Warm: Once cooked, serve the Mississippi Smokies warm as a delicious appetizer or snack that guests will love.
Notes
- For a spicier variation, add additional pepperoncinis or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Can be kept warm on the slow cooker’s warm setting for a few hours before serving.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy party-friendly snacking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
