Mississippi Lil’ Smokies Recipe: Tangy Cocktail Sausages
Tangy glazed beef sausages with pepperoncini and ranch seasoning, baked to golden perfection. A quick, easy appetizer ideal for gatherings and casual meals, offering smoky, buttery, and zesty flavors.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 22
- Total Time: 32
- Yield: 8-10 appetizer servings 1x
- Category: Quick Dinner Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients
12–16 beef cocktail sausages (halal-certified)
2 tbsp melted butter
1/2 cup drained pepperoncini peppers (with juice)
2 tbsp ranch seasoning blend
1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Place sausages in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
In a small bowl, whisk butter, pepperoncini juice, ranch seasoning, vinegar, and garlic powder
Pour sauce over sausages, stir to coat evenly
Bake 10-12 minutes, stir halfway through cooking, until sausages are heated through and glaze is bubbly
Notes
For dietary alternatives: Use fully cooked plant-based sausages and non-dairy butter
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days
Ranch seasoning can be substituted with a mix of dill, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 sausages with glaze
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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