Description
These Hot Honey Garlic Lil Smokies are a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Cocktail sausages are glazed in a sticky honey garlic sauce with a kick of hot sauce, making them an irresistible party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Lil Smokies:
- 1 (14-ounce) package Lil Smokies (cocktail sausages)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank’s or sriracha)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish (optional):
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, hot sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the Lil Smokies to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are heated through and the sauce is sticky and glossy.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired. Serve warm with toothpicks.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more hot sauce or use chili garlic sauce.
- You can keep them warm in a slow cooker on low for parties.
- Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 sausages
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
