Description
Cranberry Cocktail Sausages are a sweet and tangy appetizer made with little smokies or cocktail sausages simmered in a flavorful cranberry-based sauce. Perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 (14 oz) package cocktail sausages (little smokies)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder over medium heat.
- Stir until smooth and the mixture begins to simmer.
- Add the cocktail sausages and stir to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausages are heated through and sauce is thickened.
- Serve warm with toothpicks for easy eating.
Notes
- These can also be made in a slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours.
- Use spicy barbecue sauce for a kick of heat.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6 sausages
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg