BBQ Little Smokies with Bacon

This quick and easy party appetizer is always a hit! You can make these BBQ Little Smokies in the oven, crockpot or on the grill if you are tailgating. Grab your toothpicks or get daring and eat these with your fingers. That’s the way my kids enjoy them. Anything that is a finger food gets devoured by kids! I just love tricking them into eating especially when it’s delicious, fun appetizers like this.

Little Smokies are a staple at any tailgating party or any party for that matter. I love that they are such a quick and easy appetizer, plus you can make them in your oven, on the grill or in the crockpot!

Why You’ll Love BBQ Little Smokies with Bacon

• This appetizer is so quick and easy with very little prep so you can visit with friends and family while they warm up.
• Got some picky eaters at home? Kids can’t get enough of this finger food that are basically mini hot dogs!
• If you are cooking for a party, there are three different ways to prepare this so you don’t have to worry about oven space!
• You probably already have everything you need to make this recipe in your home.

Ingredients for BBQ Little Smokies Recipe

• Little Smokies – A perfect finger food!
• BBQ sauce – make some homemade or use your tried and true family favorite!
• Brown sugar – gives this sauce a nice sweetness that keeps everyone coming back for more
• Bacon bits – The perfect addition for a little smoky flavor

What are Little Smokies?

They are heat and serve little sausages. They are perfect finger food!

Do Little Smokies Come Fully Cooked?

Yes, they are fully cooked, but they taste best when hot. That’s why this lil smokies recipe is so easy to make. All you do is let them marinate while you warm them up.

What’s the best BBQ sauce to use?

Well your favorite, of course! Seriously though, use a good quality barbecue sauce. A good sauce will add even more delicious flavor to the perfect tailgating snack! We personally use Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce, but whatever you enjoy is the one to use! If you are feeling up to it, you can even make a homemade BBQ sauce!

How to make Little Smokies

1. Preheat the grill to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Add lil smokies, BBQ sauce, brown sugar and bacon to the aluminum pan, mix everything together.
3. Grill for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Three Different Ways To Cook!

• Grill – Great option for tailgating and easy clean up! Simply toss everything together in a disposable foil pan and let them cook on low heat for about 30 minutes.
• Stove top – Toss all the ingredients together in a saucepan and then let them simmer for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.
• Crock Pot – Perfect for parties when you want to keep the appetizers out all night! Toss the ingredients together in your slow cooker than warm on low heat for 2-3 hours.

How Can I keep this dish warm?

If you live up in the midwest keeping food warm when tailgating is an obvious issue, but no matter where you live or which team colors you wear when you’re amping up for the game keeping your food warm is an issue. Here are some easy ways to keep food warm when tailgating or at parties!

1. Use our favorite portable grill
2. Break out your cooler. A cooler keep the beer cold, but it will also keep hot foods warm! Heat up your BBQ Little Smokes, seal well with foil and wrap the aluminum pan in a heavy towel. Tucking it into your cooler will keep it warm!
3. A small thermos is great for keeping dips warm.
4. If you are at a party, throw them in a crock pot and turn it to warm to keep them perfect throughout the party.

How to store leftovers

If you have any leftovers they will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days. Make sure to put them in an airtight container in the fridge.

You can also freeze them for another day! Store in an airtight container and thaw overnight before reheating.

how to reheat leftovers

To reheat the leftovers simply microwave them for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through. You can also put them in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat and warm them up. A crock pot is also great for reheating if you have a large amount.

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Everyone at the party is going to be asking you to share this easy little smokie appetizer! It is such an easy way to feed a crowd something tasty. You will definitely add this to your tried and true tailgate recipes!

More Great Ideas for Tailgating Eats!

• Love chips and dip? You will flip over this easy and delicious Smoked Queso Dip!
• Even better than Jalapeno Poppers are these Smoked Armadillo Eggs which adds sausage to your poppers!
• Make your favorite restaurant appetizer at home with these easy Smoked Potato Skins!
• Got the munchies? You won’t be able stop once you start munching on Smoked Snack Mix!